Category: Musical Instruments

My Instrument Series celebrates the intricate craftsmanship of and details of musical instruments. From the delicate keys of woodwinds to the glittery power of brass, each piece highlights the unique character of these musical tools.

  • Trumpet in gold

    Trumpet in gold

    The trumpet is a brass instrument that has a long and storied history in music. It is played with a hand-held cup-shaped mouthpiece, and is known for its bright, brassy sound and versatility as a solo and ensemble instrument. The trumpet is used in a wide range of musical styles, from classical to jazz and…

  • Raspberry French Horn

    Raspberry French Horn

    The French horn, also known as the horn or simply the “horn,” is a brass instrument that has been a staple of classical music for centuries. It has a distinctive, mellow sound and is used in a wide range of musical styles, from classical to jazz and popular music. The French horn is played with…

  • Blueberry Oboe

    Blueberry Oboe

    This oboe was inspired in part by one that I thought I wanted to play in middle school.  This blue and gold watercolor might make a thoughtful gift for a music teacher or oboe player.

  • Watermelon Oboe

    Watermelon Oboe

    This oboe was inspired in part by one that I thought I wanted to play in middle school.  This woodwinds artwork would make a thoughtful gift for a music teacher or oboe player.

  • Saxophone in Lavender

    Saxophone in Lavender

    The saxophone is a woodwind instrument that was invented in the 1840s by Adolphe Sax. It has a distinctive, warm and rich sound, and is used in a wide range of musical styles, from classical to jazz and popular music. The saxophone is played with a single reed mouthpiece, and is known for its versatility…

  • Bass Clarinet

    Bass Clarinet

    I painted this bass clarinet watercolor art in watercolor and ink.

  • Lemon Viola

    Lemon Viola

    The viola is a stringed instrument that is similar to the violin, but has a slightly larger size and a lower pitch.

  • French Horn in Orange

    French Horn in Orange

    The French horn, also known as the horn or simply the “horn,”  is played with a hand-held cup-shaped mouthpiece, and is known for its versatility and ability to play a wide range of pitches and dynamics.