"These jewel-like paintings intuitively fuse different aesthetic traditions, folk art and old master, with natural grace and an uncanny quality that may be a species of magic." —American Arts Quarterly
Thank you to everyone who attended the artist's reception at Meyer Gallery on Canyon Road last Friday. It is always a pleasure to get to converse about the inspirations for a body of work, and to hear about people's own interpretations and how a painting speaks to them. It was a lovely evening full of…
In exploring the many varieties of 'flora' and 'fauna', I drew inspiration from 17th Century Dutch flower painting's sumptuous beauty. The symbolism of flowers may speak of constancy, unrequited love, and the ephemeral nature of beauty itself. I continue to expand the role of animals in my works by looking back into the menagerie in Jean-Baptiste Oudry's paintings. I believe companion animals reflect the inner desires, jealousies, kindnesses and hurts of their human guardians.
Portraits of soldiers with fauna are featured in my upcoming solo show "Flora and Fauna" in Santa Fe at the Meyer Gallery. "The Sentinels" 16 x12 inches, oil on panel "The Princeling and The General" 10x8 inches, oil on panel
I am very happy to announce my upcoming show "Flora and Fauna" at Meyer Gallery in Santa Fe running from September 16 thru September 22. It is the only show I am doing this year and the first works are now available at the gallery. As the show title "Flora and Fauna" suggests, the works…
I am very honored that my painting "The Naturalist" has been chosen for the official Twentieth Anniversary Texas Book Festival poster. The festival is on the weekend of October 17 and 18 at the Texas State Capitol in Austin and benefits Texas public libraries. I am thrilled to have been chosen because the public libraries have…
I am very excited to share this series of four book covers featuring my paintings of hands with lover's eyes: the novels of Valter Hugo Mãe published by Alfaguara (Editora Objectiva). Valter Hugo Mãe is a renowned Portuguese writer who has won several literary prizes including the prestigious José Saramago Literary Prize (in 2007) and Grande…
I am pleased to announce "Possession" ―an exhibit of new works at the Wally Workman Gallery in Austin, Texas. The show runs from March 7-28 with an opening reception on Saturday, March 7th, 6-8 pm. There is also a Preview Happy Hour on Thursday, March 5th, 5-8pm. "Possession" is a body of work wherein figures are…
Installation photos of my current show "Dreamers" at Arden Gallery, Boston. Ongoing thru October 30, 2014. View the works on exhibit here. (photos courtesy of Arden Gallery)
I just finished the body of work for my show which opens tomorrow, Friday, June 6, 5-7 pm at the Meyer East Gallery in Santa Fe. There are lots of new pieces built around the theme "Tesoro Mio" ~ a show full of many treasured objects and beloveds.
I have donated the small watercolor above to benefit The Santa Fe Artist's Emergency Medical Fund. I did not put a reserve on this work and the default starting bid is $50. So please come and bid to support this worthy cause. This year's annual party and silent auction ~ over 100 Santa Fe artists…
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