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

