“Horse Over Crow is a large oil painting (36″ x 50″) rendered in rust and amber hues. In this work, a Blanket Appaloosa jumps over a crow forming a protective arch, while the crow calmly watches from below. I’ve always had a strong affinity for horses, in fact equine art makes up roughly half of […]

I’m fascinated by the mystery and promise of Space and the incredible array of textures to be found in the natural world. As a kid, I remember many a night gazing up into a star-dusted sky and experiencing a level of frustration mixed with sadness that nearly drove me to tears. All that life–colors, textures, […]

I started “Pirate Jenny” at a recent public event and the painting sold right off the easel, so while this is a “Work In Progress” post, Jenny is already spoken for. This recently completed oil painting is inspired by the song “Pirate Jenny” from Kurt Weill & Bertolt Brecht’s The Threepenny Opra. First performed in […]

“Abyssinian” is one of several works in a new collection of small limited edition paintings called the “12 x 12 Collection“. Abyssinian cats are striking felines. Smart and naturally affectionate, they have a classic build associated with most “Oriental” breeds, though their absolute origin remains unclear. Depending on what reference you read, the breed’s lineage […]

“Bantam” is one of the works I’ve begun creating as part of my Limited Edition Original Artworks project. The painting subject, a Barnevelder rooster originates from Holland. So what is the significance of a rooster? Human development has been deeply impacted by our dependence on animals and chickens, even now, remain a keystone species important […]