Flying in the Face of Adversity

Flying in the Face of Adversity, 11 x 14 oil on canvas. This painting is about being able to pull on your own personal resources, or strengths when facing adversity. Odd thing is, as soon as this sketch was completed, everything seemed to go wrong, and I needed to keep looking at the sketch to remind me to stay strong! This has happened so many times, whereas usually, I paint issues after they occur, there are those strange times when I paint them, and within hours or a day or two, the issue arrives. Makes me think about what I am going to paint next! haha....

Releasing the Negative Energy

Releasing the Negative Energy... 20 x 30 oil on linen. I have reached that point in my life where holding on to people places or things that have consistently brought misery and pain, is not comfortable for me. So, I am processing the "letting go" of these things. It has been difficult emotionally. This painting shows the peace that can be obtained by not chasing rainbows, a peace that I hope to obtain, with time....

Isabelle

12x12 oil on canvas... I am certainly NOT a portrait artist, but this is a gift for a close friend... I hope she likes it!!

The Empty Nest of Elizabeth 1st

The Empty Nest of Elizabeth 1st... 24x30 oil on linen. I have an affinity for Queen Elizabeth, dont undertand why, and I suppose it dosent matter. This is my third painting of her. I have, again, wanted to point out her self sacrifice in ruling her country. She never married, so had an "empty nest". She married England.

Singled Out

A 20x20 oil on linen... Everyone has been "singled out" from time to time, either blamed for something you didnt do, or just lucky enough to be chosen to be the scapegoat in any given situation. It is an unfortunate part of life, one which I take particular issue with... I simply cannot bear to be blamed for something that I havent done, and it usually catches me off guard and leaves me feeling quite helpless...

Birthing a new Legacy

Birthing a new Legacy... 24x30 oil on linen. I recently saw the old movie "Powder" and was inspired to do a painting reflecting the emotions that the movie brought up in me. To be able some day to evolve into the true human being that Powder represented has not only touched me, but given me renewed strength to walk my personal spiritual path with a new skip! I look forward to every step that brings our world closer to our new existence. We are all ONE...

Denying the Hurricane Within

Denying the Hurricane Within... 20x24 oil on linen.... inspired by Hurricane Irene. Oftentimes, when we are most bothered by a negative emotion, we tend to look the other way, denying its existence... something I have been guilty of in the recent past. It is always better to "face the storm", deal with it, and move on.