His name is Michael. That’s what the homeowner named him. “After the recent hurricane”, she said. I love that he has a name. This handsome devil is nearly eight feet tall and graces the entryway of a home in Beaufort, NC. I think it’s obvious that it’s a (huge) homage to Audubon.
I painted this back drop in two days. I had to work with the fabric hanging from the fly rail, which is double tough. Have you ever tried to paint something that sways back and forth? It’ll make you crazy! (Pro tip: staple the hem to the floor. ) I included the preliminary drawing I…
I love blue jay feathers! I collect them. They’re so shimmery. I know that some people think blue jays are a nuisance, but not in my book. One day when I was walking home from the bus stop I saw a fledgling bouncing on the side of the road, trying to fly. I walked towards it and,…
This is one of my favorite paintings that I’ve made so far. It’s all about time and if you look closely and read the symbols you’ll understand. I’ve been surprised at the number of people that are creeped out by the Reaper figure. He is merely the symbol for the end, and end we all…
I painted these for 4 different shows in 3 different theatres. I had fun working on The Full Monty. Painting under black lights is trippy. Pretty Lady is so pretty, isn’t she? It’s an homage to Tamara De Lempica’s work. I can’t remember what show the General Store sign is for. The vintage Pepsi sign & the bunting…
I had a canvas ready. I had already painted it black with a white field with no inkling to what was going to happen next. I hung it on my studio wall and let it stare at me. Channeling my inner Paul Klee, I waited for it to tell me what it needed. Then, after…