CHAMELEON

The chameleon is a shape-shifter, able to blend in with his surroundings at will.  While a useful attribute in times of strife, it can be difficult to know where his allegiances lie as he changes to fit the situation.  He is a mysterious character often hiding his true self from the world.

31" x 36"

oil on canvas

n/a

AFFAIRES DE COEUR

Affairs of the Heart are often unexpected, unexplainable and usually unrequited.  But they can also be unbelievably uplifting and do not have to be painful.  They should be savoured and enjoyed for what they are and for as long as they last.  For as you move into that long winter, memories may be all that sustain you.

30" X 40"

acrylic/oil on canvas

$2200

ALWAYS BE YOURSELF

Always be yourself unless you can be a dragon.  For dragons are fierce and loyal and smart and they are not afraid of anyone or anything.  Dragons often symbolize the struggle between good and evil and are associated with wisdom, strength and the creative forces of nature.  But mostly they are the stuff of imagination and fantasy and should be there for moral support as you experience the world on your own terms.

30" x 30"

acrylic/oil on canvas

$1800

SAFE IN THE HARBOUR

A ship is safe in the harbor but that’s not what ships are for.  The same applies to children.  They must be allowed to experience moments of vulnerability and self-discovery as they grow and learn.  For it is only in experience that wisdom comes.

30" x 30"

acrylic/oil on canvas

n/a

TRUE MUSES STAY DREAMS FOREVER

True Muses stay dreams forever unless artists connect them to exploratory work – Robert Genn.  The Muses have always been with me but I feel I am now doing the exploratory work required to give form to the thoughts.  The figures remain central but the abstracted spaces they inhabit are new to me and oh so exciting!  I am off to Japan shortly to soak up Japanese art and culture and then to a workshop with New York Art Students League instructor Max Ginsburg.  Not sure how this will affect my art but am looking forward to seeing where the muses take me. 

30" x 30"

acrylic/oil on canvas

$1800 

HOPE AND GLORY

Childhood is a time to explore fantasy worlds and develop imagination.  A time to battle dragons and mythical beings; a time to enjoy your ‘wildhood’.  With the sword of knowledge and shield of wisdom she is well protected to go forth into the world and experience life.

24" x 24"

acrylic/oil on canvas

n/a

FISHING

In the courtship dance we use many different kinds of bait depending on age and circumstance.  It is a game as old as time.  Sometimes it works, sometime it doesn’t.  But no matter how many times we hit our head on the side of the bowl we continue the dance.  Why?  Because it is fun and there is always the miniscule chance of victory!

24" x 30"

acrylic/oil on canvas

$1500