Acrylics 36" x 36" BACKSTRORY: There is magic in shared, uncontrollable, laughter – the kind that bubbles up without warning and bonds people instantly. This painting captures the essence of those rare, heartexpanding moments when joy overrides our self-consciousness, and walls come down. For me, these flashes of glee are a sign of kinship and a healing force for the…
ATTENTION: Due to the size of this painting, Local Pick up only or contact gallery for shipping cost 48”x 48”, Acrylic on Canvas BACKSTORY: Koi from a solo stroll through the Honolulu Zoo's Childrens' area with a terrific koi exhibit. The kids pushing and shoving to bang on the glass did not deter just how gorgeous they were
20”x16”, Framed Acrylic on Canvas BACKSTORY: Lisa's Bliss at the Shore is actually a sad story about happy times. Lisa was a very dear friend, the wife of another dear friend and coworker. We spent many afternoons at beaches and shorelines with our kids, our last being the coast of Rhode Island. This is a compilation of lake shores, and…
These are three 18" x 24" Giclées (72”x 29” TOTAL) that create a full painting together. BACKSTORY: had the happy surprise of eyeing a particular flower at the ATL Botanical Gardens Orchid exhibit that actually combined 2 complementary colors (red and green) and I was smitten. I chose to depict my level of affection by enlarging it, requiring more than…
Acrylics 10" x 20" BACKSTORY: Pivotal to us all being here-this piece reflects on the alchemy that happens when art enters the mind and leaves the viewer changed. Around 2000 I saw an inspiring exhibit at the San Jose Museum of Art that made me believe that anyone at all can create profound and moving art. And therefore, I could…
ATTENTION: Due to the size of this painting, Local Pick up only or contact gallery for shipping cost 48”x 36”, Framed, Acrylic on Canvas BACKSTORY: Not Far from Reykjavik 3 The state of the planet weighs heavily on me, approaching a political swing in my painting directions that I've always tried to avoid. I find that seeking out the sheer…
ATTENTION: Due to the size of this painting, Local Pick up only or contact gallery for shipping cost Acrylics, 24" x 48" BACKSTORY: Now You Can Look explores intimacy and the discomfort that nudity can provoke. Originally gentle and personal, the painting evolved after audience reactions, incorporating surreal clouds to refocus attention. It became a reflection on society, selective acceptance…
ATTENTION: Due to the size of this painting, Local Pick up only or contact gallery for shipping cost 60”x 20” Acrylic on Canvas BACKSTORY: NZ, Go there NOW, is a compiled impression of both islands of New Zealand- phenomenal variety, dramatic landscapes and of course, the groups of lovelies gathered by a perfect sheep dog. What an impression she made on…
ATTENTION: Due to the size of this painting, Local Pick up only or contact gallery for shipping cost Acrylics, 18" x 24" BACKSTORY: I created this image as a nod to the quiet courage of beginning again. Watching surfers during my daughter’s recouperation in Santa Cruz, I saw strength both in her and in the others’ gentle rhythms. This painting…
ATTENTION: Due to the size of this painting, Local Pick up only or contact gallery for shipping cost Acrylics, 36" x 48" BACKSTORY: Placid Violet is the posture of a teenage granddaughter, cajoled into sitting for a portrait. The title calls out her energy and desire to escape the sitting and return to whatever dangerous activity created the need for…
Acrylics, 18" x 24" BACKSTORY: Is set in a real Atlanta night club named Revel. It captures the multi-layered connection of a night out, dancing, laughing, and giving into the music. It’s a reminder that energy is always there waiting. The only barrier to joy is ourselves. This painting is permission to let go and fully show up for playfulness…
Acrylics, 28" x 28" BACKSTORY: As adults, we know what self-confidence means, but what might it look like, particularly if it were a shape or color? Other “invisibles” I have explored include extroversion and neurons and synapses.