This work is inspired by events/experiences from my life.
These works are generally either oil or acrylic painted on either wood or canvas.
While traveling in Denmark this summer, I had an opportunity to attend the world premiere ballet of the Royal Danish Opera presentation of “Chopin Danser”, performed by the Danish Dance Theater. The performance was held at the Copenhagen Opera House, designed by architect Henning Larson. The dance took place in the lobby, which is a spectacular space of glass walls, elevated walkways, and the beautiful curved wooden shell of the opera hall. This scene is near the end of the ballet with a male and female dancer moving in sync to a live piano rendition of Chopin.
"Danish Ballet", 48" x 48", acrylic on wood panel, 2017.
Inspired by a hiking trip that my family went on with David Sandum, Norwegian Artist, in the vicinity of Mölndahl, Sweden during a sudden rainstorm that had blown in from the North Sea. We were scrambling across rocks on the coast when we were overtaken by the storm - what a great adventure!
"Hike on the Swedish Coast", 72" x 96", acrylic on canvas, 2017.
This painting was inspired by a hiking adventure in Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California.
A good friend took us to a special beach area on the Ostfold fjord, where the water was warmer than California . . .
Before the pandemic kept everyone at home, I had an epic misadventure in the Norwegian Fjord outside of Moss, Norway, while exploring in the blue hour of a warm summer evening.
When you’re in the southwest US, before it gets too hot outside, it’s nice to be able to enjoy a little time in the sun . . .
Inspired by the true story of a small child rescuing a beloved family member who had slipped into a dangerous medical condition . . .
Portraits of family, friends, life drawing and other sources of inspiration.
"Portrait of a Woman", from a life drawing session in Joshua Tree, CA.
It is acrylic on wood panel, 12″ x 16″.
These works focus on figures in space, focusing on composition, painterly aspects and formal, abstract considerations in performing the work.
Digital Drawings, primarily from Life Drawing sessions in Joshua Tree, CA, but also including a variety of sketches typically using the program ‘Procreate’.
Digital Drawing from a Life Drawing session in Joshua Tree, CA.
Digital Drawing from a Life Drawing session in Joshua Tree, CA.
Digital Drawing from a Life Drawing session in Joshua Tree, CA.
Digital Drawing from a Life Drawing session in Joshua Tree, CA.
Paintings inspired by life drawings.
"Reclining Woman”, acrylic on wood panel, 36″x48″, 2017
Oil on Canvas, 32” x 48”, 1992
This painting was inspired by a series of poses in a life drawing session in Joshua Tree, CA. Each pose was a 2 minute pose that was juxtaposed within the same sketch.
"Eight Female Figures", 24" x 36", Acrylic on wood panel, 2017.
Ink drawings on paper, typically using Sumi ink, somethings combined with other media.
I visited Copenhagen in the summer of 2017 with my family. This is a scene from our first day in Copenhagen. We were grocery shopping, and a local lady stopped to help us figure out the different types of milk.
"Grocery Shopping in Denmark", 8" x 10", Ink on Paper, 2017.
These compositions are derived from drawings that typically arise from memory from personal experiences.
This painting was inspired from my experiences of weekly commutes during 2010-2013 from Phoenix, Arizona to Twentynine Palms, California to work.
The general motif is a driver in an automobile as seen from outside of the passenger side, as if viewed much like an architectural section. The composition evolved across numerous sketches, drawings, and paintings.
"Driving to California", 56" x 72", acrylic on canvas, 2012.
These are experimental drawings where I'm exploring compositional ideas.
Ink on Paper
This is a study drawing inspired by my train ride on the Washington, DC Metro, catching the train at the Le’Enfant Plaza Station after the gathering commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Million Man March.
"Train Ride in Washington, DC", 8.5" x 11", graphite on paper, 2015.
This was inspired by an episode from personal experience.
This is a study drawing inspired by my train ride on the Washington, DC Metro, catching the train at the Le’Enfant Plaza Station after the gathering commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Million Man March.
"Train Ride in Washington, DC", 8.5" x 11", water-color, graphite and ink on paper (painted/drawn over notes in daily journal), 2015.
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These are life drawings from live model sessions and ‘urban sketcher’ opportunities.
Ink and Wash on Paper
Ink on Paper
Crayon on Paper
Ink on Paper
Graphite on Paper
These works are created with a variety of materials, and are an important aspect of my experimentation with materials in developing concepts or motifs for other work.
"Train Ride in Washington, DC", 8.5" x 11", graphite, charcoal and printed newsprint on paper, 2015.
These are watercolors, gouache or watercolor and ink on paper. I really enjoy the fluid nature of the media, and it is well suited to the desert environment of my studio - it's all about the hydration!
This was inspired by my family trip to Denmark in summer 2017.
"Train Ride in Copenhagen", 6" x 8", watercolor and ink on paper, 2017.
Photos of various stages of studio work.
Work in progress, November, 2017
Studio View, September, 2017
Studio View, October, 2017
Studio View, December, 2017
Paintings inspired landscapes, nature, gardens, etc.
