Goodnight Plymouth will be a 6" square board book for the tiniest people and their grownups. The book takes readers on a journey through Plymouth from dusk to dark...everyone is falling asleep...even the statues!

The Plymouth waterfront as seen from the harbor at twilight. The Mayflower is all spiffed up to celebrate Plymouth's 400th birthday.
Acrylic on watercolor paper

Painted for the book Goodnight Plymouth.
Acrylic on watercolor paper.

Painted for the book, Goodnight Plymouth.
We start our journey at Plimoth Plantation, an outdoor museum with the recreations of the Wampanoags' and Pilgrims' settlements. Little lambs drift off to sleep.
Acrylic on watercolor paper

Painted for the book, Goodnight Plymouth.
Once known as the Jenney Grist Mill, this is the first working mill in New England, still works today. Herring are jumping around the mill.
Acrylic on watercolor paper.

Painted for the book, Goodnight Plymouth.
The entrance to beautiful Brewster Gardens, a sweet walk from the ocean to the Grist Mill. The gardens are full of statues, flowers, trees, ducks and herring in the brook.
Acrylic on watercolor paper

Painted for the book, Goodnight Plymouth.
The statue of Massasoit stands atop of Cole's Hill overlooking the harbor and Plymouth Rock.
Acrylic on watercolor paper

Painted for the book, Goodnight Plymouth.
Plymouth Rock, much like the Mona Lisa in Paris, is high on tourists' "must see" lists - and often is a bit of a surprise.

Painted for the book, Goodnight Plymouth.
The Mayflower flies over Plymouth Harbor in your child's dreams!
Acrylic on watercolor paper

Painted for the book, Goodnight Plymouth.
You can catch a whale boat, eat fresh caught lobster or just sit and enjoy an ice cream at Plymouth Harbor. Make sure to look for the cormorants airing out their wings while sitting on dinghies.
Acrylic on watercolor paper

Painted for the book, Goodnight Plymouth.
By sunset most shops are closed on Main Street...making way for the busy restaurant scene.
Molly is too pooped to shop, anyway!
Acrylic on watercolor paper

Painted for the book, Goodnight Plymouth.
Off the beaten track, the Forefather's Monument stands so tall you can see her from the ocean.
Acrylic on watercolor paper

Painted for the book, Goodnight Plymouth.
In the harbor stands a small, but powerful lighthouse guiding sailors safely into shore. Watch out for the rocks and the seals!
Acrylic on watercolor paper

Painted for the book, Goodnight Plymouth.
Plymouth is perched on the Atlantic Ocean. Stellwagon Bank is a short boat ride out. You'll find Humpback whales out there, and stripers, cod, dogfish, jellyfish, lobsters, crabs, scallops and starfish closer to shore.
Acrylic on watercolor paper

Painted for Green Faith Kids Camps. The snail reminds us to leave a small footprint on the earth.
Acrylic on watercolor paper

Painted for Green Faith Kids Camps.
The Right Whale is an endangered species. Kids learn how to take care of our oceans so all the creatures can thrive.
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Painted for Green Faith Kids Camps.
The camel conserves water better than any other animal.
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Painted for Green Faith Kids Camps.
The frog and butterfly teach kids so much about the wonders of nature, encouraging them to help all critters thrive.
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Painted for Green Faith Kids Camps.
The ant and the worm are our dirt farmers, churning the soil to keep it healthy and vital.
Acrylic on watercolor paper

Painted for Green Faith Kids Camps.
Trees are so important to our planet. They clean the air, they house insects, birds and animals. Even as they die, they feed the soil they have lived in.
Acrylic on watercolor paper

For three years Leo welcomed visitors on the waterfront in Plymouth. He was part of a 29 Lobster Roll exhibit. He and his friends are available in puzzle form in every shop in Plymouth!
Acrylic on fiberglass - with a good amount of car sealant!

Painted for the book, The Tales of ALEX the Cape Cod Ant: The Vacation.
Acrylic on watercolor paper

Acrylic on watercolor paper. Illustration for The Tales of ALEX the Cape Cod Ant: The Vacation

Acrylic on watercolor paper. Illustration for The Tales of ALEX the Cape Cod Ant: The Vacation

Acrylic on watercolor paper. Illustration for The Tales of ALEX the Cape Cod Ant: The Vacation.

Acrylic on watercolor paper. Illustration for The Tales of ALEX the Cape Cod Ant: The Vacation

Acrylic on watercolor paper. Illustration for The Tales of ALEX the Cape Cod Ant: the Vacation.

Acrylic on watercolor paper. Illustration for The Tales of ALEX the Cape Cod Ant: The Vacation

Acrylic on watercolor paper. Illustration for The Tales of ALEX the Cape Cod Ant: The Vacation.

Acrylic on watercolor paper. Illustration for The Tales of ALEX the Cape Cod Ant: The Vacation.

Acrylic on watercolor paper. My favorite illustration from the book The Tales of ALEX the Cape Cod Ant: The Vacation. I want to be there with them!

Painting for Holiday Boutique Poster for the Plymouth Center for the Arts.

Acrylic on Watercolor paper. The cover art for "The Tales of ALEX the Cape Cod Ant: The Birthday Surprise"

Acrylic on Watercolor paper. Illustration for the book, "The Tales of Alex the Cape Cod Ant: The Birthday Surprise"

Acrylic on Watercolor paper. I had a lot of fun coming up with homes for Alex the Ant's friends! This is where Lotta lives.

Acrylic on Watercolor paper.

Acrylic on Watercolor paper.

Acrylic on Watercolor paper.

Acrylic on Watercolor paper.

Acrylic on Watercolor paper.

Poster for the Plymouth, MA Public Library Summer Reading Program.
The Mayflower and the Right Whale make this poster even more localized.
Acrylic on Watercolor paper

Detail from the poster for the Plymouth Public Library. I turned the sails into book pages. And it is a painting of the Mayflower replica which is moored in Plymouth Harbor, MA.
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Detail from poster for the Plymouth Public Library Summer Reading Program. The Right Whales are found in the oceans just off the South Shore Coast of MA ... especially in the month of April. Such an awe inspiring sight!
Acrylic on watercolor paper

A little hand-lettering for the poster for the Summer Reading Program at the Plymouth Public Library. 2014
Acrylic on watercolor paper

Mermaid painting.
Acrylic on Watercolor paper for client.

My little girl is getting married! Let the fun begin! I worked with her Maid-of-Honor to create this whimsical view of her in a teacup for her upcoming Alice in Wonderland Tea Party Bridal Shower!

Acrylic on Watercolor Paper for the Plymouth Center for the Arts as they celebrate their 5th Birthday.

Watercolor on Paper
My bait to catch a children's book job. The title of the book was to be "Henry Talks to God"...I got the job, thank God!

Acrylic Painting on water color paper. Ink overlay. Cover illustration for the book "Joshua Talks to God."

Acrylic on Paper
Inside front and back cover for the book, "Joshua Talks to God".

Acrylic on Paper
Illustration for the book, "Joshua Talks to God".

Acrylic on Paper
Illustration for the book, "Joshua Talks to God".

Acrylic on Paper
Illustration for the book, "Joshua Talks to God".