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  • This oil and cold wax painting presents a dreamlike, almost ethereal landscape. The composition flows from a dense and richly textured left side toward a more open, softly blended space on the right. On the left, deep greens, dark purples, and rose pinks seem to form an abstracted cluster of foliage and blossoms, with gestural strokes that hint at organic forms—flowers, stems, and leaves—without literal representation. Soft lavender tones drift upward, like mist or distant lilacs dissolving into the pale blue and aqua sky. The center of the piece transitions into a calm, almost glowing atmosphere—a gentle clearing or veil of mist—that invites the eye inward. On the far right, subtle but more defined forms of violet and pink blooms emerge, nestled into soft greenery and dappled with warmer hues. The textures throughout are thick and expressive, with palette knife marks creating depth and movement. The way the paint is built up and scraped back suggests both growth and erosion—nature in constant flux. Read more

    Floral II: Quiet Light

  • An atmospheric and layered oil and cold wax painting that immerses the viewer in a semi-abstract floral dreamscape. Dominated by soft pastel greens, lavenders, pinks, and delicate mauves, the composition draws the eye inward along a gentle, almost meandering path of color and texture. On the left, broad leaf-like forms anchor the scene with a mossy, grounded presence. Skeletal branches rise from this area, echoing delicate veins or line drawings scratched into the wax, creating a sense of fragile resilience. The right side opens into larger blooms — a vibrant pink flower at the top edge, a darker, heavier blossom near the lower right, and a suggestion of lavender flowers trailing down through the middle. These are not literal plants but gestural impressions — organic shapes emerging from memory or feeling. Read more

    Floral I: Listening Green

  • An abstract painting featuring two curved, flame-like forms in deep red, orange, yellow, and edged in deep violet, set against a textured background of white, gray, black, and hints of purple. The background has a layered, weathered appearance with areas of rough texture. Part of a black “X” runs off the canvas along the right edge. The composition conveys movement and energy, with the fiery forms appearing to be in the process of falling. Read more

    My Father’s Marks II

  • Abstract oil & cold wax painting consisting of neutral whites and veils of transparent orange that reveal small, twisting shapes that are primarily green, yellow, red, and orange. Strong black lines with variable thickness run in a twisting fashion down either side of the composition. Some people see seahorses frolicking, while some see shapes reminiscent of stomachs and digestive tracts. Some Shapes are reminiscent of cluster of eggs. I see the dragons that my father loved to doodle, their twisting forms, writhing with life. The interplay of contrasting values and somewhat complimentary colors create a dynamic tension, inviting the viewer to explore the depth and complexity of the abstract world where my father’s dragons live. Read more

    My Father’s Dragons

  • This oil and cold wax painting on a copper plate features rich, earthy tones of deep reds and browns, with subtle textures. The composition includes abstract forms and lines, with a prominent oval shape outlined by scratching through the paint to reveal the copper beneath, adding contrast and focus. The painting might evoke feelings of warmth and grounding, reminiscent of natural landscapes and geological formations. The use of copper adds a unique sheen and depth, enhancing the sense of richness and complexity. Viewers may feel a sense of curiosity and contemplation, drawn to the interplay of textures and the organic flow present in this piece. Read more

    My Father Before Me

  • A framed painting in oil and cold wax of a somewhat abstract landscape of mostly greens and golds with spots of red, orange, and gray. The dark branches of distant trees loom behind veils of foggy transparent whites and grays. Read more

    Fall Landscape Abstraction

  • A painting in oil and cold wax of an abstract landscape of grays with areas of gold, orange, red, and green. Strong black lines, reminiscent of branches, travel mostly vertically with some wandering at a diagonal. Read more

    Fog in Late Fall

  • An abstract painting in oil and cold wax with a somewhat muted pallet of grays and creams with areas of light gold, muted oranges and greens. There are strong wandering lines on a slight diagonal with several implied shapes. Veining is a prominent theme in the line work. Read more

    Late Fall ’24

  • This painting in oil and cold wax features a lush, semi-abstract depiction of plant life dominated by various shades of green, with hints of white and dark accents. The textures are soft and fluid creating a sense of depth and tranquility. The painting might evoke feelings of calmness and connection to nature, as if enveloped in a serene, verdant environment. It can inspire relaxation and peace, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in its soothing and organic forms. Read more

    Botanical I

  • This framed painting in oil and cold wax is a striking composition filled with warm, fiery hues of orange, red, and yellow, contrasted with deep black outlines and highlights of white. The texture created by the cold wax medium adds depth and dimension, making the colors appear to glow from within. The warm, glowing orbs and elongated vertical forms represent beads strung together, creating a rhythmic pattern that draws the viewer’s eye deeper into the composition. The contrast of fiery oranges and deep blacks gives the impression of movement, as if light is filtering through the beads revealing hidden details. For me, the beads evoked a sense of mystery and curiosity—what secrets are held in the swirling beads? What lies beyond the curtain? What is being revealed or concealed? Read more

    The Bead Curtain

  • This painting in oil and cold wax is an abstract composition with a palette of warm yellows, oranges, and soft blue-greens, contrasted by darker lines. The forms are fluid and organic, with a dreamlike quality that suggests movement and transformation. The painting might evoke feelings of warmth and introspection. Its gentle colors and flowing shapes can inspire a sense of comfort and curiosity, encouraging viewers to explore their own interpretations and emotions. The piece may also evoke a sense of nostalgia or contemplation. Read more

    Sunday Mornings II

  • This painting in oil and cold wax is an abstract work with a dramatic blend of deep reds, purples, and blacks, interspersed with lighter tones. The composition is dynamic, featuring waving forms and contrasting textures that create a sense of movement and intensity. The bold colors and intricate patterns can inspire a sense of intrigue and contemplation, encouraging viewers to explore its depths, and uncover personal interpretations in its rich, emotive environment. Read more

    My Father’s Marks I

  • This painting in oil and cold wax is an abstract work with a vibrant mix of warm tones like yellows, oranges, and reds, contrasted with cooler blues and greens. The composition is rich with swirling forms and intricate patterns, creating a sense of depth and movement. The painting might evoke feelings of energy and vitality, drawing viewers into its lively and dynamic world. The interplay of colors and textures can inspire curiosity and imagination, encouraging personal interpretation and emotional engagement with the artwork. Read more

    Jazz By The Pool

  • This painting in oil and cold wax is an abstract composition with a palette of warm yellows, oranges, and soft blue-greens, contrasted by darker lines. The forms are fluid and organic, with a dreamlike quality that suggests movement and transformation. The painting might evoke feelings of warmth and introspection. Its gentle colors and flowing shapes can inspire a sense of comfort and curiosity, encouraging viewers to explore their own interpretations and emotions. The piece may also evoke a sense of nostalgia or contemplation. Read more

    Sunday Mornings I

  • This framed painting in oil & cold wax features a soft and ethereal blend of light greens, yellows, and muted earth tones. The composition is gentle and diffuse, with smooth transitions between colors, creating a serene and atmospheric effect. The painting might evoke feelings of calmness and tranquility, reminiscent of a sunlit meadow. It can inspire relaxation and introspection, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in its soothing, dreamlike ambiance. The subtle play of light and shadow adds to the sense of depth and peace. Read more

    Verdant

  • An abstract painting in oil and cold wax with a strong diagonal composition and a hint of a cruciform. The focal point is in the lower left. The painting is predominantly transparent white glazed over deep greens and oranges. Some people have mentioned that the dominant orange shape in the focal point could be the shape of a human heart. Much of the line work is reminiscent of branching fissures. Read more

    Fall Passages

  • This oil and cold wax painting features a soft and ethereal blend of light greens, yellows, and muted green and blue tones with areas of contrasting pale and deep purples. The composition is gentle and diffuse, with smooth transitions between colors, creating a serene and atmospheric effect. The painting might evoke feelings of calmness and tranquility, reminiscent of a sunlit meadow where growths of wisteria drape the upper foliage. It can inspire relaxation and introspection, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in its soothing, dreamlike ambiance. The subtle play of light and shadow adds to the sense of depth and peace. Read more

    Wisteria

  • Inside The Bead, an abstract painting in oil and cold wax on copper plate featuring rich, earthy tones of deep reds and browns, with subtle textures. The composition includes abstract forms and lines, with prominent black lines and delicately etched lines created by scratching through the paint to reveal the copper beneath, adding contrast and focus. The painting might evoke feelings of warmth and grounding, reminiscent of embers and geological formations. The use of copper adds a unique sheen and depth, enhancing the sense of richness and complexity. Viewers may feel a sense of curiosity and contemplation, drawn to the interplay of textures and the organic flow present in this piece. Read more

    Inside The Bead

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