This affectionate brindle pittie reveals her playful spirit and signature polka dots as she rolls across her favorite blue blanket. With a gentle nuzzle of her mama's hand, she seeks the comfort of their bond.
Bonnie
Oil
12 × 15 in
This liver-colored mini schnauzer rules the household. Painted as a commission for the Stevens family.
Commission
Alesso
Watercolor
16 × 20 in · Cold Press paper
Alesso the family Frenchie rules the household. Commission for the Grimes family.
Commission
Apollo
Watercolor
20 × 30 in · Arches 300 lb cold pressed paper
One-year-old German Short Haired pointer Apollo was curious about the rules of the pool game. Painted with vibrant burnt sienna and American Journey Iridescent copper kettle.
Commission
Gunnerdoodle
Watercolor
A spirited German Shorthaired Pointer full of energy and heart.
Otto
Watercolor
11 × 14 in · 300 lb cold pressed Arches paper
Otto is 8 weeks old and learning to sleep all night on his doggie bed.
Riley
Watercolor
16 × 20 in · 300 lb cold pressed Arches paper
Riley border collie mix is such a sweetheart. Commissioned painting for a daughter going away to college — she wanted a bohemian-themed background.
Commission
Rio, Our Guardian Angel
Watercolor
Darko, the Happy Husky
Watercolor
Owner: @demianvalasco
Happy Day!
Watercolor
German Shepherd running on the beach.
Wiley
Watercolor · 2023
11 × 16 in · Cold pressed 300 lb paper · genuine mineral pigments, garnet and mica flakes
Wiley was an amazing kitty who lived 19 years at the Adams estate in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Burnt Sienna brings out the cheeks around the whiskers.
Commission
La Bella Luna
Watercolor
Part Maine Coon kitten — a rescue of the 2020 pandemic. It took 6 months to find such a beautiful cat, as all Florida pet rescues were nearly empty that year. Now she has a home with the Vandeventer family.
Lucy
Oil on canvas
16 × 18 in
A wedding gift for Kimmer.
Commission
Mello Cello
Watercolor
Wolfie Devil
Watercolor
In Memory of Pinky
Watercolor
A loving tribute to a beloved flamingo.
Mikey's Calf – Marcie
Watercolor
Several years ago, 7-year-old Mikey visited his grandpa's farm in Ocala and was chosen to name a newborn calf — he chose "Marcie." Of course Cella had to paint the calf, signing it Marcie rather than her artist name. One of her favorite paintings.
Koi Fishies
Watercolor
Chickenhead
Watercolor
Italian Watercolor Village
Watercolor · 2022
16 × 20 in · Arches cold pressed 140 lb paper
My friend MaryBeth took a photo of a little Italian village in 2022. You can almost hear the accordion harmonies and the energy from the bustling village shops.
Meditation Mountain
Oil on canvas
24 × 36 in
Vibrant colors to brighten my day!
Jupiter Lighthouse
Watercolor
Coconuts, Key West Style
Oil on canvas
36 × 48 in
A large commissioned painting for the Adams estate — vibrant Key West energy.
Commission
Bismark Palms at Sunset
Watercolor on clay board
18 × 24 in
We watched the sun go down and noticed the merlot-colored seedlings within the grey-colored fronds. We had to celebrate the Biz with a bottle of Merlot. Experimental teal hues for fun.
Sea Grapes
Watercolor
Coccoloba uvifera — the iconic coastal plant of the Florida shoreline.
Palm Trees
Watercolor
Sunset at Key West
Watercolor
16 × 20 in · 140 lb cold pressed · Schooner on the water
Key West Sailing
Watercolor
Lobster Boat at Hobe Sound
Oil on canvas
16 × 20 in
Commissioned for the Grimes Family.
Commission
Trophy Hunter
Watercolor
My Flower Study
Watercolor · 1992
5 × 7 in · 90 lb rough, student grade paper
An early work from 1992 that shows the passion for nature that has defined Cella's artistic journey.
Moment of Solitude
Watercolor
11 × 16 in · Cold pressed 300 lb paper
"Moment of Solitude" offers a step away from our busy workday — an original piece full of quiet reflection.
For Sale · $400
Bamboo Girl
Watercolor
Bamboo Girl 2
Watercolor
Twin Peeks
Watercolor
Twin Peeks (Green)
Watercolor
Desire
Watercolor
Diamonde
Watercolor
Chip Jeans
Watercolor
Unzipped
Watercolor
Aerial Dancer
Watercolor
Aerial Dancer 2
Watercolor
Aerial Dancer 3
Watercolor
Sandy Mermaid
Watercolor
Nice Butt!
Watercolor
Ocean Bathing
Watercolor
Mermaids Dream
Watercolor
Skinny Dipping at the Reef
Watercolor
Dr. Dan
Watercolor
Abstract Violin
Oil on canvas
24 × 40 in
Honoring my two daughters' musical talent. A bold abstract interpretation of music's emotional power.
Sabrina's Soul
Acrylic on canvas
12 × 12 in
My dear friend's energy billowed out of my imagination. Her solid green soft grounding with so many business ideas that bubble from her strength. Her burst of success and then the baby blue soft breeze of thoughts that spread to those around her.
Commission
It's Business Time!
Oil on canvas · 2022
12 × 16 in
Commission for the Vandeventer Family.
Commission
Teal Vortex
Acrylic
Shelly
Watercolor
A beautiful pink shell study capturing the delicate textures of the Florida coast.
Cup o Joe
Watercolor
Espresso!
Watercolor
Tea cups and espresso — a celebration of everyday pleasures.
Strawberries Hangin' Out
Watercolor
Drinky Drink
Watercolor
Sun Glasses
Watercolor
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About Cella
Cella's work reflects her love of nature, water, animals, and the human figure. A president of an engineering company by day and aspiring professional artist by night, her paintings are typically watercolor or oil. Through experimenting with various color and value schemes, Cella infuses a unique mixture of realism, passion, and feeling in her artwork.
Commission a Painting
Interested in a custom portrait or original work? Cella would love to hear from you.
