We are all together (work in progress)

This painting is 4ft x 4ft. It started off as a experiment with watercolor. It now includes ink and acrylic.

The process here was very organic. I find that I keep heading back to the faces that swirl in mind. They can be questioning. Or sad. Or frustrated. All in all, they represent part of me.

I spent a lot of time creating a gallery of people t0 watch me create this piece. Originally, I was going to try and include them.

And at one point in my work, I thought about leaving the faces as just "suggestions."

More wanted to join.

There personalities came out. And they separated. Well, fractured.

Currently, they are "cooking." I am trying to figure out how to find them.

Five trees...at sunrise

This painting is what I saw when the the sun was rising on the trees in Harbor Springs, MI. Lucky me!




Details
16 in x 20 in
Acrylic on canvas
SOLD

Wild Flowers of Michigan

This painting was the first painting I had worked on in 15 years. It is a floral study that uses bold brush and colors. The composition focuses on whats important - the flowers! I also used the high contrast of complimentary colors to make the flowers stand out.

Details
16 in x 20 in
Acrylic on canvas
Gift to a lovely friend

Two Clarks and a fish...

This painting was a commissioned piece that was completed from a photograph. I chose to keep the background very simple and focus on the relationship between the father and son and the adventure of catching a fish together. The glow surrounding them was something I added later to bring them close to the front of the image and also seem more connected. This was commissioned as an anniversary present.

Details
16 in x 20 in
Acrylic on canvas
Commissioned piece
SOLD

Sky, Earth, Water, and Fire

This painting represents the elements of nature and how they interact with each other. It also has references to the native american gods - Skan, Maka, Inaya, and Wi. What would happen if these beings came back to our planet now and asked you what you were doing for the planet?

Details

48 x 40

acrylic & ink on canvas

sold

Creation, Creativity, and Peace

this painting represents the creative process to me. 

Creation, Creativity, and Peace

acrylic and ink on canvas

5ft x 3ft

sold