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JourneyJourney
Botanical scenes come to life in layers of resin, textured surfaces, and oil glazes; sewn together with and strong lines to depict the bold trees and flora. I seek to capture the heat of an early summer as if one could do so by wrapping large Japanese screens around the wafting waves of air as it rises. Placing layers of tinted glazes over textured surfaces creates a wallpaper backdrop of atmosphere of depth in which the botanical pieces can then come to life. Depicted in a contemporary softness, the subjects appear to sway and move with the wafting winds that create the journey of their life. (click here or on image to enter full gallery) |
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Shadow Makers
When you see me I appear as a small flower but on the inside I appear as a tall tower and at the bottom my flowers cower, but at the top when the sun shines I rise and show power. (click here or on image to enter full gallery) |
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Character Birds
Seeing what is really going on versus just looking requires one to build a story in their head -- about the individual and those surrounding them in a conversational dance. Observing the body placement and position, as the characters lean in vengeance or day dreaming, provides strong evidence of the story. But the eyes give it away entirely. Viewing the soul through ones eyes allows the viewer to experience the essence of an individual, seeing who they are, facing their life challenges and learning from acquired knowledge. (click here or on image to enter full gallery) |
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Warm Breezes
Inspired by the stark drama of wood block prints, I capture the splendor of nature's imperfections in a contemporary Wabi Sabi Asian style. Here my sun-drenched trees set the mood and are inspirational focal points, capturing the simplicity of traditional woodblock pieces. These large-scale multi-panel pieces resemble Asian folding screens and can be re-arranged to suit their surroundings. (click here or on image to enter full gallery) |
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Brilliant Birds
Multi-panel paintings create an embracing environment that communicate the moment when you find yourself observing the dance of elegant birds on a warm afternoon. (click here or on image to enter full gallery) |
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Radiant Slice
Fields of radiant Pampas grass swaying in the evening sun, calling an end to the day in a joyous celebration of light and reflection. I use a Renaissance Masters approach in applying 30 to 60 layers of thin oil washes to achieve such depth in such richly drenched scenes of color that the viewer can only wish to fall into. (click here or on image to enter full gallery) |
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Dancing Delight
Birds seem all knowing as they twist and turn their heads, absorbing the vocal world around them. In the midst of which they seem fully engaged – abruptly jumping, twisting, and plunging from the security of a tree branch, with no notice or particular reason. (click here or on image to enter full gallery) |
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Abstracted
Bold lines and vibrant colors capture the flight of young birds as they dance together gracefully across the sky. (click here or on image to enter full gallery) |
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Quizzical Birds Life starts on a branch – so delicate yet familiar and sturdy. The rest of the world beckons young birds to move beyond their perch with its life-opening possibilities. Yet, curiosity sometimes is fully satisfied where one begins without much need to travel or soar beyond, at least for today. (click here or on image to enter full gallery) |
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Magnolia Dancers
Dancing into the sunlight, bringing the joy of a beautiful spring day into each one of our homes. Magnolia trees at play, as we observe flirting between leafs and petals in their sway and dance on the warm breezes in tropical hillsides. (click here or on image to enter full gallery) |