Sunshine Returns to Dry the Laundry Posted by Gretka Domer on April 2, 2023 Leave a comment 12″ x 18″ oil on canvas, framed. In May I will participate in a show in Byron Center MI. Watch for updates. Read Moree
Mold on Birdhouse Gourd Posted by Gretka Domer on March 30, 2023 Leave a comment I harvested 28 birdhouse gourds in the fall. As they dried, they supported colonies of mold which made abstract designs. They reminds me of the markings on an Appaloosa horse. Read Moree
Rooster Plumage Posted by Gretka Domer on March 26, 2023 Leave a comment One of my many roosters who had good reason to be vain. Read Moree
More Green Please Posted by Gretka Domer on March 23, 2023 Leave a comment Sunlight coming through a cherry leaf during an art class in the barn. Read Moree
Gate to the Mountains, Missouri River Posted by Gretka Domer on Leave a comment 4′ x 5′ oil on canvas commission by George and Eunice Mossell, following the exploration of Lewis and Clark. Read Moree
A Friend Posted by Gretka Domer on March 3, 2023 Leave a comment This is a detail of an oil painting I’ve been working on; two faces representing friendship. I’m at an age where I value friendship more than ever.My friend and I met over a decade ago, working as care-givers for folks suffering memory loss. Read Moree
Recent Portrait in Grand Rapids Posted by Gretka Domer on February 28, 2023 Leave a comment This model put in a hard day’s work, sitting very still and being scrutinized in all her features and all the effects of light and shadow. Six beginner portraits were created. This is mine. Read Moree
Van Gough’s Shoes Posted by Gretka Domer on February 24, 2023 Leave a comment I recently saw a collection of original Van Gough paintings at the Detroit Institute of Art. The docents were very knowledgable and the painting very alive. Seeing them up close made me think, ” I can paint however I want to!” He painted so vibrantly and energetically. I appreciate that I am still alive to … Read More Read Moree
Bracken at Deep Lake, Yankee Springs, Michigan Posted by Gretka Domer on February 20, 2023 Leave a comment This new oil painting measures 24″ x 24″. I used pressed ferns and leaves as stencils and then worked them into a diffused landscape. Deep Lake is my favorite swimming hole. It’s only 20 minutes from my house. I used to take my children camping there which usually included a hike to the Devils Soup … Read More Read Moree
Portrait Class with Ken Cadwallader Posted by Gretka Domer on February 16, 2023 Leave a comment I took and intensive class in portrait painting. We had three different live models and spent eight hours each of three days. It was well worth it.This one measures 12″ x 18″ and is painted in oil on canvas. Read Moree