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Ancestry
A sense of family and togetherness exudes from this painting.
The "patriarch" stands quietly in the background, allowing the juvenile formations to occupy the foreground. Through quiet power, the viewer is led steadily and quietly to his zenith. Oil on Canvas 24"W x 18"H x 1"D |
Cerulean Majesty
In the first three paintings of the Series the foreground is featured at the BOTTOM of the frame. The artist reverses this in “Cerulean Majesty", thrusting the foliage at the TOP of the plane into the eye of the viewer. Additionally, circular motion is introduced by means of the contours of the mountains and the active brush strokes.
Oil on Canvas 24"W x 18"H x 1"D |
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Circle of Life
Circular motion is again a prominent feature in "Circle of Life", achieved via careful positioning of the small decorative elements within each color block.
As in previous paintings, the viewer is pulled from front to back, but at a more leisurely pace. Lastly, a "softer" color palette is utilized. Oil on Canvas 18"W x 24"H x 1"D |
Dance of the Shamans
“Exploration of his innermost creative mind” was the focus of “Dance of the Shamans”. Still prominent in the picture is the ever-present range of mountains that circles the valley in which he resides. Fantasy is introduced via the other elements present, as well as the colors used.
Oil on Canvas 18"W x 24"H x 1"D |
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ContagiousIn “Contagious”, the first piece of the series, the center of attention is the foreground. There are four distinct “levels” within the painting, with the eye of the viewer pulled steadily back into the work.
Oil on Canvas 18"W x 24"H x 1"D |
Hidden Treasure
“Hidden Treasure” still features the use of multiple dimensions to pull the viewers’ eye to the back of the composition; the added twist is the use of verticality to “close” the composition and more closely control how the eye travels within the work.
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Clash of the Titans
"Clash of the Titans” features the steady march from front to back, combined with circular movement created by a lively brush. Original to this piece are equally dominant foreground elements at both the top AND bottom of the picture plane. Finally, the placement of the darkest color creates an “in and out” action through foreground/background reversal. Oil on Canvas 24"w x 18"h |
Duality"Duality" offers two primary elements that compete for attention.
Normally the lighter object would appear to be in the foreground, as darker colors recede... Is you mind playing tricks or is this simply the result of the masterly application of color? Oil on Canvas 24"W x 18"H x 1"D |
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Elevated Perspective
The position of the viewer is moved from bottom, center to the upper left in "Elevated Perspective".
This approach makes the viewer privy to an interesting viewpoint . Still apparent is the depth within the plane from front to back; it is further complimented by movement vertically - in this instance, from top to bottom. Oil on Canvas 18"w x 24"h |
QuietudeThe overwhelming feeling of this composition is one of tranquility - it is, indeed, the "calm after the storm".
There is still contained within the picture plane a plethora of activity - vigorous brush strokes, dynamic movement from front to back and the remnants of the summer storm. "Quietude" represents a gentle scuffle between the visual and the emotional. Oil on Canvas 18"w x 24"h |
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Infinity
Inspiration for this painting came from a recent trip that the artist made to the Grand Canyon.
Standing on the rim with the majestic void immediately ahead, the viewer is inescapably pulled in, landing softly among the summits. Oil on Canvas 24"W x 18"H x 1"D |
Solitude"Solitude" departs radically from the previous painting - the primary element is front and center.
Though not at the very fore of the composition, through intentional use of color, the lighter element visually encompasses the foreground. While verticality is the primary motion, the work "opens up" as a result of the radiating brush strokes evident in the sky. Oil on Canvas 24"w x 18"h |
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Nature's Alliance
In "Nature's Alliance" there is a coming together of the elements of nature - a union of all things, great and small.
Emotion is apparent once again - this time STRENGTH is projected to the viewer. The illusion of power is achieved not only through the proximity of the elements, but also through the VIBRANCY of color. Movement is primarily through verticality, with a lesser amount from the foreground to the back. Oil on Canvas 18"w x 24"h |