Pia McKenna

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.

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.

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.

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.

Painting

I really enjoyed painting this elephant for my brother! It demonstrates how beautifully transparent watercolors can glow.

Works on Paper

Transparent Watercolor on hot press paper. Size matted and framed 16x20

Works on Paper

Transparent Watercolor on paper

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.

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. 

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.

Painting

Watercolor on gallery wrapped canvas. Dimensions:12”x12”
Inspired by spring flowers from my garden