Eve and the Pearls of Wisdom

3 years ago, when I began painting, the fifth painting that I did was entitled Forbidden. It was an attempt at the story of Eve and her deception. I failed at it miserably and promised myself that someday I would try again. This is my second attempt. The painting is huge, a 24x48 canvas. The biggest painting I have ever done up to now. It shows the story of Eve... and how in her own ignorance she believed that she could be like God... thus the title.. Eve had no wisdom at all, and once she gained the knowledge of good and evil, she realized the folly of her decision.

The Virgin Queen

The Virgin Queen, a 30x40" oil on linen painting. I tried to depict Elizabeths loveless life.. my question being, was this by accident or by choice? There were one or two men in Elizabeths life that it is reported she would have married, but it never worked out. Did Elizabeth manipulate the situation in order to remain "married to England?". I think she may have. I have used some symbolism to show her manipulating her love life or lack thereof... I hope you enjoy this painting!

The Targets

The Targets... I did this painting to pass the time while I waited to leave on vacation. I didnt want to just sit, and my next painting is a large portrait of Elizabeth 1st, and that was nothing to begin right before leaving. This is a simple painting, basically showing the two targets that are most often aimed at from verbal abusers. The mind (or soul) and heart.

Jumping Through Hoops

Well, I was beginning to wonder if I would ever finish this painting... This is quite an emotional piece for me. Hopefully it depicts a relationship that is very demanding and loveless and the effects it would have on the other person. Children especially. A demanding parent can break us in half at such an early age, leaving very little to build on in future years. I think children tend to detach somewhat from their painful emotions, thus the tearing eye pinned up on the tent canvas. I feel like I cant really explain much more, as my own mind begins to whirl... but hopefully, if this painting "speaks" to you, you will hear it in your own language.

Prints will be available in a few weeks. Painting is not for sale at this time...

See no evil, Hear no evil, Speak no evil

Well now. This is the first LARGE painting I have done in what feels like eons. It is a 24x30 oil on linen. I hope the meaning is obvious... I was going to paint womens bodies with monkey heads, but decided I should behave~! haha.... I am off to sketch out the next one~

Unlocking the Garden

Unlocking the Garden. I was asked recently if I wanted to give a presentation at the local artists club that I belong to. Of course I said yes... I would take any opportunity to explain my work to my fellow painters. Anyway, in thinking about what I would actually want to say to them, the one constant was that I wanted them to stop thinking inside of the box. Voila! Unlocking the Garden was born... It is a 12x12" oil on panel

The Three Menaces

My newest... The Three Menaces. 20x24 oil on linen. Could possibly be the last painting of this year... we shall see....