When I spend time in nature it’s unending details draw my attention away from daily concerns. The expanse of the skies give me a sense of something much larger than myself. Nature is not only the ultimate composer and authority on design but it heals so with this exhibition I pay homage to it. These two John Muir quotes are some of my favorites. “I only went out for a walk, and finally concluded to stay out till sundown for going out, I found, was really going in.” “Nature is ever at work building and pulling down, creating and destroying, keeping everything whirling and flowing, allowing no rest but in rhythmical motion, chasing everything in endless song out of one beautiful form into another.” (*indicates sold)
The Growing Season, acrylic on panel, 72x70 inches*
Verdant Preserve, 2023, acrylic on panel, 70x72 inches*
Falling between the Cracks, 2023, acrylic on panel, 24x30 inches
A Small Matter, 2023, acrylic on panel, 45x45 inches*
River Walk 5, 2023, ink and water color on hemp blend paper, 6 3/4 x 16 inches *
Blue Willow 3, 2023, acrylic on panel, 36x48*
Blue Willow 2, 2023, acrylic on panel, 36x36 inches*
Keepsake, 2023, acrylic on panel, 30x24 inches
The Bayou and the Alligator, 2023, acrylic on panel, 30x30 inches
Falling from Grace, 2023, acrylic on hemp blend paper, 15 3/4 x 13 inches*
Treasure Island 1, 2023, acrylic on canvas, 64x46 inches
Treasure Island 2, 2023, acrylic on panel, 36x36 inches
And the Winner is, 2023, acrylic on 3 panels, 70x90 inches
North-South Fork, 2023, acrylic on panel, 36x48 inches*
River Walk 1, 2023, ink and water color on hemp blend paper, 6 3/4 x 16 inches
River Walk #, 2023, ink and water color on hemp blend paper, 6 3/4 x 16 inches
River Walk 2, 2023, ink and water color on hemp blend paper, 6 3/4 x 16 inches
River Walk 6, 2023, ink and water color on hemp blend paper, 6 3/4 x 16 inches, SOLD
the architect
the architect, sealed charcoal on canvas, 5 x 6 feet*
the architect, charcoal and acrylic, 60 x 40 inches*
first impressions
We sometimes form first impressions of people quickly. The blurring of this body of work suggests that sometimes not all is clearly seen. People, relationships and our perceptions evolve. This body of work started with a personal challenge to see just how little information I could present but still be able to identify who the person was.
wallflower, oil on canvas, 19x15 inches*
first impressions # 12, oil on canvas, 19 x 15 inches*
first impressions #9, oil on canvas, 20x16 inches*
drawings
There is no better way to learn to use your "art eye" than by drawing. It is a catalyst in the process of alchemy...transmitting a common visual substance of little value into a substance of greater value. When the eye is working well these wanderings are fresh and spontaneous. Some are a combination of gesture and contour with value study. When using sepia ink I get the warmth from the tone and the dried puddles lend spontaneity. The pen brings back some control.
( * indicates sold)
“give me some space”, ink on hemp paper, 10 x 7.5 inches*
study #3, ink on paper, 11x10 inches
seated man, ink on paper, 8x8 inches*
sleeping woman, graphite, 7x8 inches *
head study, ink on paper, 16 x 12 inches *
study #2, graphite and ink. 9x7 inches
conte du muy after caffiere, ink on acrylic on paper, 10x8 inches
genevieve 1 after lemoyne, ink on acrylic on paper, 10x8 inches
wide open #5, ink on paper, 49x55 inches*
12 Head, acrylic ink on canvas, 80 x 99 inches*
landscape - the secret life of painting
Eight years ago I began working on a series of blurred paintings called 20/20. Our vision is measured using the Snellen chart and is scored at what "normal" sees at 20 feet. In my painting process I discovered the drawings and under paintings were interesting in their own right. Under my final blurred works was a “secret” painting that lead to another series. I am attracted to the organic natural forms in thick vegetation and waterways.
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Above and Below, acrylic on 3 panels, 72x70 inches*
Into the Woods, acrylic on 3 panels, 69x78 inches*
Portage, oil on panel, 48x36 inches*
Calliope, acrylic on paper, 76x50*
Mother Nature, acrylic on canvas, 60 x 40 inches*
Natural Architect, Acrylic on panel, 3 panel, 70 x 90 inches*
Higdon Creek, acrylic on panel, 50 x 40 inches*
The Forest For The Trees, acrylic on 3 panels, 70x90*
The Earth Beneath Our Feet, No. 1, acrylic on 3 panels, 70x90inches*
The Earth Beneath Our Feet, No.2, acrylic on three panels, 70x90 inches*
The Earth Beneath Our Feet, No. 3, acrylic on 3 panel, 70x90 inches