"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.
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…
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