Parallel

Velvet Aura 

Oil on Canvas 

16”x20”

Velvet Aura explores the hidden realities that exist alongside everyday spaces. The painting reflects on the residual energy of emotions, memories, and objects that linger within a place even after they have passed. Through a moody and atmospheric palette, the familiar becomes obscured, allowing viewers to consider the quiet magic that can be felt within ordinary spaces.

Parallel Perspectives

Digital Photography

The intense red atmosphere transforms familiar architecture into something mysterious and abstract.  Twins spires rise together, symbolizing unity and enduring faith.

Parallel Ascension

Digital Photography

Twin towers rise toward the sky, while endless lines coverage in harmony – two paths, moving together, toward infinity.

 World Within a World

I put together a three-dimensional puzzle of a street in Venice with my children and when I placed it on a table next to an antique letter box, I could suddenly see the possibilities. Its reflection on the table was reminiscent of the canals of Venice.  A carved ebony elephant from India and a 1943 model Chevrolet could coexist in this world under the bow of springtime apple blossoms. Their size difference created a kind of surreal atmosphere where giants and miniatures can live together.

Tableau

In a world of reflections where shapes repeat themselves and light creates an icy glare, inanimate objects can come alive and walk amongst giant doves on a table top surrounded by nature.

This large oil painting was commissioned by a friend. She trusted me to paint whatever I wanted. I generally paint what I see, or in the case of still life, create scenes with objects at the ready. In this case, I had great fun playing with the abstract shapes the light and reflections created and imagining a miniature world where fantasy and realty coexist.

Guidance

18”x24”

"Dreams are what guide us, art is what defines us, [science] is what makes it all possible, and love is what lights our way."

(A quote by Mike Norton. I couldn't have said it better myself!)

Haven

20”x24”

It’s human nature to dream about and possibly create havens of rest and sanctuary.  This was my inspiration for this painting.

On a Star

24”x36”

I really enjoyed painting this piece of fantasy. After looking at spectacular photos taken by the Hubble space telescope, I imagined us all as part of that cosmos!