THE HERO MYTH

The Hero has a thousand faces and the myth can be adapted to any circumstance, any narrative.  We are all heroes in our own narrative guided by archetypal companions.  As we negotiate the journey of life it is important to have the proper guides.  The goat represents agility and determination both very necessary on the journey.  However, he is also associated with lust and fertility which are often recipes for disaster.  Ultimately we make our own choices so choose wisely.

30" x 30"

acrylic/oil on canvas

$1800

YOUR POINT!

The Lion is the ultimate personification of male energy.  The King of the Beasts exuding virility and animal passion, a symbol of lust and procreation.  Unfortunately that ship has sailed.

24" x 24"

acrylic/oil on canvas

$1150

PANDORA'S EGGS

The Universe had other plans for me in the fall and I was unable to work on the Hero's Journey. However, I am happy to say I am back and eager to share my new work. 

Eggs are a sealed vessel filled with divine gifts – life and hope. Prayer flags are replaced by new ones as they fade, symbolic of the continual renewal of life.  Frogs are a reminder of the cycle of life, of birth, of death and of rebirth.  The Halcyon Days of youth are truly a time of creation and transformation.

24" x 24"

acrylic/oil on canvas

n/a

READER ROCK GARDEN

I met this lovely couple in Reader Rock Gardens.  They appeared very content and had a genuine affection for each other.  Life has not always been easy for them but dealing with adversity has made them stronger.   “Ad astra per aspera”.

30" x 40"

oil on canvas

$2200

YOU CAN NEVER BE...

In some cultures, the financial status of the male is measured by the breadth of his girth while the female is often the exact the opposite.  ‘You can never be too rich or too thin’ is a phrase that has made its way into popular culture.  But is that true?  It could be the blueprint for a very unhealthy life style. Perhaps ‘moderation in all things’ is a better catch phrase.

30" x 30"

oil on canvas

$1800

WHIDBEY ISLAND FINE ART STUDIO AGAIN

Another excellent workshop on Whidbey Island.  This time with Robert Liberace who has earned the title "Living Master".  He is an exceptional instructor as well as an accomplished artist.  Here is a study I did during the workshop.

WHIDBEY ISLAND FINE ART STUDIO

I haven't posted recently as I am spending the summer studying with some great instructors on Whidbey Island.  I've just finished a workshop with David Shevlino, a very interesting figure painter.  His work is characterized by lovely loose brush strokes that flow between figure and ground - very lively, very beautiful.  This painting is a study I did in class.