Spring Comes Back!

NUBILE SPRING GRASP I and II
24 x 48
oil on canvas

Too paint a tree I need to find one with character. This year during blossom time, I went out and took alot of pictures of trees. Funny enough, this one grows right across the street from my front window. I love the appearance it has of a hand reaching out of the ground, while its bark seems to be made up of nubile bodies all thrown together.

Apple Corer

Apple Corer, peeler,slicer.
30 x 40 SOLD
oil on canvas
I collect antique tools and implements. I especially enjoy devices with clamps and cranks. This piece is one of many from my collection and came down to me from my grandparents (for those who have read my "Few Words", yes, from old George). The actual piece is still 100% functional and a pleasure to use. Such history and ingenuity in what once was an everyday, mundane device.
The creation of this work has spurned me into starting a series of the crank handle pieces I own, look for more too come soon.

Bonefish

Whimsical and fun, every once in awhile I paint another one. These ones are in private collections. But I think I will do some more soon.

Women of Myth and Legend

Leda and Swan (sold)Eve (sold)

This is one of my favorite series to work on. The subject matter is huge and offers a variety of styles to work with. Theres a few pieces missing from this series as I did not get a chance to get pictures before they sold, which happens, as these ones always seem to go quickly.


Dusk and Dawn (sold) ---------Waiting for Grace

Andromeda------Cleopatra (sold) ------------- Thisbe


Amazons (sold) ------Artemis (sold) --------Psyche

NAUTICA series

In my Nautica series sealife has a guardian cherub. The idea stemmed from classic Roman fountains. As with all my series, I add a new piece every once and awhile.
Letting Go SOLDGrouperSnapper
OctopusI(sold)Octopus IILionfish (sold)
Catfish I SOLD Catfish IISOLDTortoise and Cherub (sold)

BLOSSOM

Spring comes early in Victoria. The transformation of a gnarled trunk into a flowered wreath heralds one of the most uplifting times of the year. How nature continues to display such beauty in the midst of a city is a reminder that nature was here first, and is always ready to take over.
Each piece is 18 x 24, oil on canvas, (the one on the right has SOLD)

"The Muse" and "Two"

These pieces were each many months in creation. I find them quiet and reflective. The warmth of the alizarin crimsom, juxtaposed by the coolness of the background lends a calming effect to the figures.
Each piece is 24 x 36
oil on canvas, Accordian available

The Players series

The Players, each piece is 12x36 oil on canvas.
The Violin Player and Drummer have been sold.

This series was alot of fun to work on and came together very quickly. There really is something
magical about a musician completely enrapt in the moment.

ERA Series

In the ERA series I have taken a step back in time for a look at people and machines of a simpler era.


Counting Returns
36x48
oil on canvas
avail.



Red Sky Morning
24 x 36
oil on canvas

avail.


Jalopy Racer
12x36
oil on canvas
avail.


Sopwith Camel
12x 24
oil on canvas
avail.


Sopwith Camel
12x24
oil on canvas avail.


WWII Indian
12x24
oil on canvas
avail.


Deux Tetes
36x48 sold
Fire Truck
18x24
oil on canvas, avail.
Spad
11x14
oil on canvas
avail.

Working For A Living Series

This is a fun, whimsical series that I come back and add to every now and then.
It is mostly based on real world machines, but not always. I find these pieces to be sad, yet comical. The texture and color give the entire selection an old world, vintage charm.
Only six pieces in this series are still availiable.
Oil on Canvas


Flushed, Pinned, Boiled, Drained, Ground, Drilled, Corked, Broke, Squeezed, Screwed