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Whisper
Honoring the quiet meditation found in the fog layers of the morning-start or long shadows of the afternoon-heat, one longs to stretch and inhale the surroundings of yet another incredible place and day. Each piece holds their own, creating a quiet home that allows one to recall such quiet moments and cherished memories. (click here or on image to enter full gallery) |
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Blue Whisper
Soft hushed tones provide a whisper of beauty that is shared in this warm comforting collection. Listen and you will hear, the songs of the moist fluffs of foliage swaying in the wind on a warm summer evening - against the strum of a guitar and singer somewhere in the backdrop beyond the low hanging mist. (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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Whistling Birch
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
One gifts another a present of bouquet of flowers, and its shadow follows – sometimes in larger than life size, above and below ones feet, ahead or lagging behind. It is such a delight to capture the moment when a flora bouquet decides to play, dance, and sprint with its shadow against a textured backdrop. (click here or on image to enter full gallery) |
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Tasty Delicious
A collaboration with fellow ACCI Gallery artist, Margaret Dorfman transforming fresh fruit and vegetables into translucent parchment sheets with accented painting. (click here or on image to enter full gallery) |
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Shore Birds
Inspired by Stinson Beach North of San Francisco and the Bay Area, these share birds are a trip. We have huge parades of pelicans every day along the bay and and the shore birds entertain us with their little foot dance in and out of the breaking surf, and sometimes find a nice surprise, as is the case with my "Reflecting & Watching" paintings. (click here or on image to enter full gallery) |
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Spring Bloom
The first to welcome Spring as dramatic blooms and thick petals begin to appear. Magnolias come are first to appear, with their fleshy white and orange-magenta petals hanging in abundance on jointed limbs with sparse leafs. (click here or on image to enter full gallery) |
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Birds Abstracted
Capturing the relationship and radiant energy of small birds at the very moment that they are inspired by sunlight explosions of emotion. And then reflecting the negative view of the situation as if the observer quickly closed their eyes to such vibrancy and sees the opposite in shadow formation. (click here or on image to enter full gallery) |
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Owl Always...
‘Owl Always _____ You’ is a promise, a commitment of the absolute attention one receives in the solid stare of most owl encounters. Looking closer, you see how that attention comes through somewhat differently by individual. Leaning in to listen, quizzical turn of the head, slouching low in shyness, eyes upturned in question, or that direct open gaze – all the time keeping eye contact with you. (click here or on image to enter full gallery) |
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Taking Flight
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. Others demonstrate skill and grace in pushing off terra firma into the open sky, seeking a target to land and encompass with their talons. (click here or on image to enter full gallery) |
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Mutual Admiration
Colorful birds and beautiful flowers in mutual admiration warms the heart. We find love in surprising places, in the world around us, both close and far away – just stop and listen and it will arrive in all that surrounds you. Flowers and birds have a special appreciation of each other, for shade and protection, for nourishment and encouragement, and in the display of joy and beauty as they grow up in awe and mutual admiration of each other. (click here or on image to enter full gallery) |
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Gathering Place
A beautiful place to gather. Enjoying brilliant colored flowers and the melodic breeze of the day. (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
Dancing with delight among the high sea breezes. Birds seem all knowing as they twist and turn their heads, absorbing the world around them. In the midst of which they seem fully engaged – abruptly jumping, twisting, and plunging high above the water. (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) |
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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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Birds on Bikes
Biking with pleasure, going this way and that. Birds on Bikes come out at night and some bright filled days and enjoy the pleasures that you and I have known as children, traveling the paths that take us places in our life and imagination. What fun it is to sit on two wheels and peddle through life. Won't you join us as we take in the beautiful sights along this path that has become our journey in life. (click here or on image to enter full gallery) |
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Character Ducks
Playing and having fun with friends, family and on our own. (click here or on image to enter full gallery) |