Pia doesn't limit herself when it comes to materials and techniques. She experiments with painting watercolors on canvas as well as paper. Many of her paintings are developed with a limited palette of the three primaries: red, yellow and blue. Others have their beginnings with an abstract under painting. Because she loves to draw and paint the world around her, her subjects are animals, people, places and still lifes. She often quotes Degas, "Art is not what you see, it's what you make others see."
Max
Max
Painting
This is my dog Max. He is the first in a series of dog portraits that I have come to enjoy painting for pet owners. I received a scholarship award from National Arts Program and a 2nd Place award from the Sonoma County Fair.
Celtic Knot - Winter
Celtic Knot - Winter
Painting
This is the third in a series of paintings inspired by Celtic knots. I gave it to my daughter-in-law because it reminds me of the fun times we enjoyed in the snow at Lake Tahoe.
Fishman Dogs
Fishman Dogs
Painting
This is a commissioned painting of three Terriers(Scarlet, Buster Brown and Rhett). They were a delight to paint! The owner gifted this painting to his wife who works for the Fishman Company. I entered them into the National Arts Program at Santa Rosa and received a Scholarship Award in 2009.
Sonoma County Vineyard III
Sonoma County Vineyard III
Painting
I enjoy painting on location in beautiful Sonoma County. It is the perfect setting for artists to interpret the beautiful landscapes, changing seasons,ocean, and vineyards. Sonoma County Vineyard III was completed on location in Sebastopol, California. It is my interpretation of the vineyard in Autumn.
Papa Elephant II
Papa Elephant II
Painting
I really enjoyed painting this elephant for my brother! It demonstrates how beautifully transparent watercolors can glow.
Harlequin Dog
Harlequin Dog
Works on Paper
Transparent Watercolor on hot press paper. Size matted and framed 16x20
Picky Fingers
Picky Fingers
Works on Paper
Transparent Watercolor on paper
Red Gloves
Red Gloves
Works on Paper
Fun time dancing and listening to the music at Montgomery Village. Singer and trombone player were having fun on stage.
I wanted to express the joy they were having on stage. Watercolor on paper matted and framed 16x20.
Skinny Tuba
Skinny Tuba
Works on Paper
I was intrigued with this musician's ability to read her music on her phone and play her instrument! I had great fun painting the tuba in several glazes.
Jongleur
Jongleur
Painting
Title: Jongleur. Size framed:16”x20” Watercolor on hot press paper.
Inspired by a hip street performer in the lively neighborhood of Gastown, Vancouver, British Columbia.
Freesia
Freesia
Painting
Watercolor on gallery wrapped canvas. Dimensions:12”x12”
Inspired by spring flowers from my garden