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.

The Accompanied Journey... 18x24 oil on linen.. This is a painting of my personal animal totems...Many of my paintings contain images of ravens, but panther is my "power totem" so I wanted to pay homage, if you will. Panther has been with me since childhood, and in looking back over my life, has never abandoned me. He represents "rebirth", something I was unaware of when I began painting and using the name dzaet (8:08) to represent my personal rebirth... Panther has provided me with the strength and stamina to endure...

Shape Shifting

Shape Shifting, 18x24 oil on linen... I think the bottom line explanation of this painting, is that you can become whatever you desire... I could go on and on with details, but for this one, I am asking you to use your imagination.

Out of the Storm

Out of the Storm, 16x20 oil on canvas. I have been on a spiritual journey for quite some time... and recently have become "aware" of so many new things. With this new awareness, has come a new sense of peace, serenity, and hope. I titled this painting Out of the Storm, because in a sense I have left the "storm" of life behind. I am much more grounded while on this planet, yet have found a way to "keep my head in the clouds" if you will... May you all find your way...

Cloned

Cloned... a 16x20 oil on panel... I have a "friend" in my life, who appears to be trying to take over my life, to almost become me. It is creepy and disturbing... and as usual, I put my situation on canvas.

Buy Your Self Esteem!

Buy Your Self Esteem! An 18x24 oil on panel... a sarcastic look at plastic surgery and why we do it... I have had a tummy tuck, so I am not pointing fingers... I only wish that my self esteem came more from within than from without.

The Miata Affair

The Miata Affair... 18x24 oil on panel. I did a show last year that was so successful that I paid cash for a gorgeous old miata. This car became a trophy... a tangible reward for the pain that had been reproduced on canvas, the tears, the anger, the heartache. A week ago, I had to sell it, not because of anything I did, but circumstances that were out of my control. My hands were tied. In my naivety, I thought that I would own this car forever, a constant reminder of the healing that I had accomplished, and the painful memories that no longer kept me prisoner. I have once again learned that nothing is forever. I approached the car like a child full of innocence, I sold the car with the death of innocence. I am truly heartbroken... my validation is gone.

Row row row your boat...Life is but a dream

Row row row your boat...Life is but a dream. 20x24 oil on linen. I have been studying quantum physics and how it relates to spirituality, and so this painting was "born" out of that. Life really is a dream, as reality is nothing more than how we perceive it... My hope would be that we all could create happy, contented lives...

Perpetual Garden

Perpetual Garden... 24 x 30 oil on linen. Life is a garden....

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...

The Contract

The Contract. A 12x16 oil on canvas... Contracts are made in the spiritual realm between souls prior to embodiment here on Earth. Most of them are difficult, as we are learning to reach perfection. This painting is pertaining to one of my most difficult contracts... will I make it?

Sister Moon, Brother Sun

Sister Moon, Brother Sun is an 18x24 oil on linen. It is meant to show the connection of you and I with God, with the universe. We are all one

A Personal Hell

A Personal Hell... 16x24 oil on linen. A visionary definition of hell... where it lies in the mind, unable to connect to the heart, where all forgiveness originates. I rarely like any of my paintings, but this one, I like!

Lost in Silence

18x24 oil on linen... Once upon a time when I was in therapy, I called my mother and asked her what kind of child I was, as I have little to no memory of my youth. She replied... "You were perfect". After questioning her as to how I could be perfect, she explained that I was always quiet, could be taken anywhere and remained un-noticed, and that when at home I stayed in my room... quietly. I was appalled by her response and wondered how she could consider this perfect when it seemed a bit abnormal to me... So, this painting is meant to show me, as a child, being perfect. Dysfunction at its finest!!

Intuition

Intuition... a painting about that intuitive voice that we all have, born within the "gut". The mind then begins to process the "message" as it has been born, not of this world.

The Hidden Motive

The Hidden Motive.. a 24x30 oil on linen. I have to wonder sometimes, if my motives are born in my heart or my head... My goal would be to heart driven at all times, but I am sure I can fall prey to "hidden motives".