Early Conditioning

Early Conditioning. 12x24 oil on linen. We are taught from an early age to "conform", to "be good". It can bring with it shame, the feeling of being stupid, insecurity, even self-hatred, which can be carried with us as baggage for our entire lifetime. Doing this painting was difficult for me, it touched those painful childhood experiences. Hopefully it will be healing also.

The Pious Preacher

The Pious Preacher... 18x36 oil on canvas. Portrait of the man who thinks he is not merely a man, but pious enough to believe he is above being human. Armed with his "message" he is full of self importance, while being oblivious to the plight of humanity... gonna tick some people off...alas......

The Healer

The Healer... an 18x24 oil on linen. I wanted to show the "one-ness" that a healing requires. As this woman is healing the bird, she takes on characteristics of being a bird... the wings, and the branches symbolize a place of rest, heaven, if you will...