Learning to Open My Heart

Learning to Open My Heart... 16x20 oval on board... I have kept my heart "caged" my entire life, for fear of being hurt. I basically have lived my life with distrust, as a result of childhood issues. Recently I got a puppy, something that I was never successful at... but she has been with me now about 5 months, and I have discovered something quite enlightening. I love her. Experiencing unconditional love is new to me, and I am hoping that this new found love will continue to grow, and spread out and beyond me, to other people, to the universe.

The Beauty and Her Beasts

The Beauty and Her Beasts... 20x24 oil on linen. This is a personal look at anorexia, obesity, and the "hazy normal". I have been all three, and wonder at this point in my life, if I even know what normal is supposed to be...

The Curious Case of the Recurring Childhood Dream

20x20 oil on linen... Dream book definition: To dream that you are being pursued or attacked by a bear, denotes aggression, overwhelming obstacles and competition. You may find yourself in a threatening situation.

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.