Sunday, August 02, 2009
Asian Medallion
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Friday, January 02, 2009
After the Solstice
Violet Landscape - part I
Violet Landscape - part II
Ostara, Oil on Canvas
Getting attuned to the natural earth cycles we know and can predict can give us a sense of wonder and joy as we move through our daily experiences. Contemplation of what we see in our daily experiences, tiny unseen microscopic activity and the vast universal movements of celestial bodies we can only imagine has led to the abstract paintings you see here.
Hidden Moon, Oil on Canvas
Since these ideas are abstract, it seems natural to not be too literal in the visual expression. The visible landscape is always a reference point, giving me a starting place. Color adds expression to emotion and spiritual experience. I have been drawn to the circular shape for many years, and I wonder if this might refer to the natural cycles of the earth, and of birth, death and then rebirth. These thoughts and observances have been at the core of my thinking as this series of paintings evolves.

Big Bang, Oil on Canvas
Perhaps you will have some interpretations of your own, and I invite you to share your ideas!
Asian Dream, Oil on Canvas
The Winter Solstice, which really lasts only an instant each year, is the time of year that people the world over celebrate in religions as ancient as Neolithic practices to Holy Days today. Following the Winter Solstice in our hemisphere it is a time of looking forward to the rebirth of the earth - for longer, warmer days and the colorful sights and savory smells of spring as crops are planted and grow. It is the time of the year for looking ahead with optimism and ingenuity. These paintings are dedicated to the wonder of all the things we can see, the things we can only imagine and to the peace that comes as we savor each moment of our experience.
Between the Two Evenings, Oil on Canvas Sunday, December 21, 2008
Sunday, August 03, 2008
Mountain Stream

Afternoon Repose

Twilight

Just outside my bedroom window is an old tree stump. A few years ago I planted ornamental bamboo inside the stump, and it loves this home. The four o'clocks (so named because the blossoms close in the daylight, and begin to open a day's end) are volunteer plants that spring up everywhere. The wheel barrow is my holiday gift received a few years ago. Yes, I always wanted one! I stopped this painting, before I began to paint every blade of grass!
Bomb Island
Bomb Island, on Lake Murray in South Carolina is so named as it was used for target practice by pilots during WWII. Today it is the seasonal home for the Purple Martins, who roost at night in the tree tops. It is quite a sight to see the birds return to the island in the evening, in large (huge) flocks of swirling activity.

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