WHIMSY AND WILDLIFE

Animated characters and animal friends share a special time in this forest setting with shelves full of classic books for young readers.

Sharks and fish check out of their favorite books in this whimsical deep sea library painting.

A diptych map of pure childhood wonder! Explore the storybook lands of beloved characters, from the Hundred Acre Wood to the riverbanks of The Wind in the Willows. Discover hidden kingdoms of fairytale princesses, a vibrant Lego Land, and the festive cheer of Santa's Village, all woven together in a whimsical world atlas that evokes nostalgia and joy.
This image is of both sides but the art is actually in two parts. It can only be purchased as a diptych.
Each side: 18"Wx 30"H
Acrylic on Canvas

A fun and creative painting of a gallery full of reimagined masterpieces.

A majestic tiger, rendered in a vibrant, painterly style, emerges powerfully from the pages of an open storybook nestled deep within a lush, verdant jungle.

A creative painting with the library books that little dragons would love is painted in this castle setting.

The scene is full of energy and playful competition, highlighting the absurdity of dinosaurs engaging in human sporting events such as the first track and field Olympics, all while maintaining the visual authenticity of their prehistoric environment.

A tender image of a mother polar bear and her young cub sharing a nap.

The little hummingbird is enjoying his meal but is still ready to protect his territory.

Animals of the Amazon are busy reading in a library buried deep in the jungle.

A vibrant and whimsical scene depicting a puffin, distinguished by a conductor's baton, faces a vast choir of seabirds native to the Oregon coast. The birds, a diverse mix of species, are arranged on rocky cliffs overlooking the ocean.

Meerkats posing for their prom picture in a storybook setting.

A fantastical illustration of an open book, its pages overflowing with a riot of flowers and butterflies. The style is vibrant and painterly, with rich colors and delightful details.

A surreal scene depicting an astronaut in an orange uniform, adrift in the cosmos within an ancient library. He pauses, a single book in his sights, representing the pursuit of knowledge and humanity's enduring quest for understanding even in the face of the infinite.

A solitary astronaut, his face obscured by his helmet, sits thoughtfully atop a stack of colorful books adrift surrounded by the vast emptiness of space.

An astronaut, clad in a pristine white spacesuit, pauses his exploration of the stars to indulge in a moment by climbing a towering stack of books that stretches towards the heavens.

A powerful image of transition, discovery, and the blurring of boundaries between reality and imagination as an astronaut steps from the vast cosmos into a new world.

A realistically painted pelican standing atop a weathered pier post.

Three elephants stand side by side basking in the subtle colors of the rainbow.

A jaguar, surrounded by bold golden light, enters the sight of an ancient jungle library.

An enduring pose of two otters floating in an aqua blue ocean.

A young humpback whale swims near his mother in this small work.

A breaching gray whale realistically depicted in a small painting.

WHIMSICAL AND ANIMALS

SEASCAPES

Seascapes

A powerful storm brews over the Pacific Ocean off the Oregon coast, painting the sky. The turbulent weather contrasts with the the aqua-colored waters below. Coastal grasses dance in the wind, lending a sense of wildness and freedom.

Distant view of the beach at beautiful Ecola Park along the northern Oregon coast.

Tour boats docked at a hidden cove in Victoria BC.

Acrylic painting of the cliffs of Neakahnie, Oregon.

Sea stacks with bridges and holes formed be the constant force of the Pacific Ocean.

Ocean sands, water and waters edge rocks.

A soft sunrise on the central Oregon coast with gentle light covering the rocky shoreline.

Stormy sunset with purple and gold sky above a private cove.

Marshlands along the Newport Bay with morning fog.

Surviving sea stack topped by small trees in the receding waters of the bay.

Waves cresting and flowing among the seaside rocks.

Bulky sea stacks and fragile grasses are painted with foggy morning light.

LANDSCAPES

Landscapes

A stunning scene of sun-drenched fields in central Idaho. The artwork emphasizes a bold and vibrant color palette, with intense yellows, golds, and greens predominating.

Large foreground trees dominate the flatland preserve all lit with the soft morning light and clouds.

Brilliant golden yellow backlighting along a snow covered wooded walk.

Explore the small coastal town of Depoe Bay - self named as a whale watching mecca.

Mt Hood stands in it's snow covered glory behind the green vines of the Hood River winery.

Golden grasslands and ponds of the wetlands in the pale orange glowing light.

Majestic Multnomah Falls cascades in two falls in the foggy tree lined viewpoint.

Gold, yellow and orange leaves of late fall cling to the trees in front of the Sawtooth Mountains.

The falls cascade over the foreground rocks with Mt Rainier in the background.

Crisp fall leaves have covered the walkway between two rows of fall trees.

A huge cloud formation formed over the Palouse grasslands.

A close up view of aspen trees with their golden tops and the bronze colored dried leaf covered ground.

The ground is covered in all the shades of bluebells in this forested walk.

Looking skyward through a cluster of aspen trees. A mosaic of vibrant yellow and gold leaves fills the frame, dappled with sunlight. A glimpse of the sky peeks through the foliage.

Wahkeena Falls tribute painted in the greens that surrounded the falls before the wildfire of 2016. The area is regrowing, but without many of the evergreens.

The beauty of the frozen area is painted in pale winter blue and lavender colors.

Snow covers the trees and slopes of the mountains surrounding this famous winter Sun Valley playground.

A natural hots springs area is painted with cool colors of teals and greens and aquas.

Pure blue water surrounds the center island of the famous deep water Crater Lake.
8"H x 16" Acrylic on Canvas

Peaks of rows of mountains in the coastal range are seen through the fog and the foreground fall leaves.

The tips of the trees are highlighted against the dense green background of the deep wooded waterway.

Yellow and purple wildflowers in front of the Columbia River.

A breathtaking landscape painting capturing the serene beauty of Idaho. Sunlight filters through aspen groves, painted in shimmering greens and golds. The iconic Sawtooth Mountains loom in the background, adding a sense of awe and wonder.

The arches of the beautiful aqua green St. John's Bridge is surrounded by forest and fall trees.

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CHRISTMAS AND HOLIDAYS

Christmas and Holidays

Pelican's pose in their fine Christmas hats.

A historic red barn hosts it's annual tree and antique sale is this vintage inspired painting.

A gray whale sports his best Christmas hat as he swims through the blue ocean waters.

A sea otter floats along happily carrying his Christmas candy cane.

A beautiful treed hillside makes a lovely backdrop to this charming little town all lit in it's lovely Christmas finery.

White furred young arctic animals pose for their Christmas photo.

Five penguins march along in a proud display of Christmas finery.

A small whimsical painting of a snowman displaying his Christmas ornaments

A gnome sits atop his prize fall pumpkin as seasonal leaves set off the scene.

Mount Hood stands in the background of this whimsical scene of snow people decorating their Christmas tree.

A group of gnomes select their pumpkins from a hidden little pumpkin farm hidden deep in the forest.

A little meerkat in his Christmas stocking cap waits hopefully under a sprig of mistletoe.

Three gnomes celebrate as they show off their contributions to the harvest festival

A peaceful scene of a remote valley village lit with golden lights.

A window view of a horse and carriage driving away after dropping off their gifts.
10"H x 8"W Acrylic on Canvas

About

ABOUT ART BY DMCG

Denise McGoldrick (DMcG) is an acrylic painter based in Depoe Bay, Oregon and Boise, Idaho. Her works are characterized by smooth brush strokes and the use of vivid colors that infuse her work with energy. Realistic views are painted to evoke an emotional reactions to the beauty of the natural world. Most of those image choices are inspired by places in the Pacific Northwest. Her whimsical works often focus on books and literature with many featuring realistic characters or animals in whimsical and/or surreal settings. Each piece invites you to step into a world where stories come alive, igniting your imagination

The artist, new to selling and displaying her art in 2021, has displayed work at several juried shows at local galleries in the Boise area including the annual Opus 2023 and 2024 shows at the Water's Edge Gallery, the Unusual Show at the Treasure Chest Gallery, the Thirst exhibition at the Nampa Civic Center, the Let the Sun Shine exhibition at the Meridian Civic Center, Instinct at the Nampa Civic Center, Inspire at the Nampa Civic Center. A solo display of her land and seascape art was shown at the Pacific Artist's Gallery in Lincoln City, Oregon for the month of March 2024. A solo show of her whimsical works was displayed for a month at the Meridian Library in December 2024 through mid January 2025.

Denise's passion for painting encompasses every aspect, from seeking inspiration and honing her skills to the joyful act of bringing images to canvas. After years of dedicated practice and inspiration gathering, Denise now shows her work at the Salishan Artisan Market and is excited to share her art with a wider audience via this website.

ART by SUBJECT

Whimsy and Wildlife