Manly

                      

            My friends have always have been supportive of art. Some of my friends help me store my large art, some help me hang my own art or even but my pieces. I have always felt bad for my manly friends. The ones that are not into the flowers and feminine colors.  As some of you know, my earlier art career started with lines and every so often I like to go back to my roots. I like to experiment with different shades and layer affects. Some of these paintings are older and have never been documented until now. Well, this one is for the men. I hope you enjoy the not so "pretty" paintings!



"North Dakota"

         



"Sour" *Sold*

"Lake Shore One"

"Lake Shore Two"

"Bold" *Sold*

"Monet's Dream" *sold*

Wonderful Karson

          Finally, Another post and I got to see Karson! When Karson Shane was born on March 8th, 2012, I was unfortunately traveling for work and was sick :( So, I could not see them. But, one night Mama Tana, Karson and I caught up and had dinner. I was lucky enough to get some wonderful pictures of the cutie! I am hoping to capture some special moments of the little guy in the future. I hope all is well with all of you and enjoy!

Tana's baby bear she had as a kid in the background :)



Characters

My friends and I enjoyed a walk in the beautiful gardens in St. Could, MN were I had the honor of talking my friends engagement photos. I have known these two characters since my freshman year of college and was glad to take some pictures and have some fun. Today, January 8th, 2012 this lovely couple are celebrating their 2 year anniversary. I have always been blessed to be apart of their life through the good, the bad, and the ugly. I am excited to capture more wonderful pictures of these two and their family :) I hope you all enjoy!

This the lucky photo that was their wedding invites!





Check out more pictures of mine and vote!

http://www.captureminnesota.com/users/vcmardaus

Favorites of France

It is surprising that I went to France 4 years ago. Man, how fast time goes by. I enjoyed living in Montpellier, France for six week while doing a mission trip with Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU). I am very thankful and blessed that I was able to go and experience new things. Here are some my favorite from the wonderful city and my other travels in France. I am hoping to post more from my beloved trip. I hope you enjoy and Happy New Year!

Colorful Ness

*Sold*

I have always enjoyed being creative and artistic. The years I have spent at North Dakota State challenged me to do different things even though it was hard. This collection come from different classes and different years through out college. I even have pieces that I have not have docemented from college and this past year. A lot of these pieces are acrylic and oil paint. Several of them are very large pieces. If you are ever interested in knowing the size of them, please let me know. Some of them I have given to my mom, some have been presents and some of them my friends have bought. I hope you are enjoying the New Year!

Gave Grandma this painting for Xmas :)

"Ballons" *Sold*

*Sold*

"Green Nouveau" *Sold*

Mom Stold it :)

"Blocks of Color: *Sold*

"Baby Hans" *Sold*

"Lighting" *Sold*