Pandora received a jar as a wedding gift from Zeus with the intention of punishing man, a retaliation for the gift of fire mankind received from the Titan, Prometheus. Pandora was instructed to never open the jar, but the efforts to tame her curiosity failed and she opened it releasing pain and suffering. However, she …
This painting takes on a more colorful, vibrate approach. While the underpainting is still at play, there is less emphasis on a monochromatic underpainting, but more on a spontaneous splashes of highly chromatic colors using direct painting technique. Of course, as usual, the face is treated with realistic precision, and outward towards looser brushstrokes. The …
I have always wanted to paint a portrait of Jesus. It’s a portrait that is recognized by all. He is worshipped by billions. Yet it’s a face no one knows exactly. This monochromatic portrait of Jesus Christ explores a portrait of the most recognizable face known to man, and its effect on the viewers through …
36″x36″ oil on wood panel The golden ratio encompasses aspects of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and the topology of space-time. The aesthetically pleasing appearance of this law translate our perceptions of the natural world into art, music, and structures. The Fibonacci spiral of the golden ratio is the configuration of least energy path of movement …
First color pass over dead layer. 36”x 36”, oil on panel.
Joan of Arc is arguably the most famous and celebrated woman in West European history. She led the French army to victory over the English during the Hundred Years’ War. Her world was one of conflict, tragedy and turmoil. Known as Saint Joan of Arc and the Maid of Orleans, the young maiden reaches a …
During the long human struggle for existence, freedom has been rare, and its triumphs have fallen upon just the minorities that prevailed. No obstacle has been so constant throughout history. From the first gathering of ancient people to the modern political complexity of our time, the natural drive embedded in our genes for liberty is not always …
She works in the field all morning with the soft cool light. The days are dark behind her closed eyes, but there’s light when the sun shines bright. From within, there is light, there is hope, there is sweetness to be discovered, and most important of all during that hard day, there is a dream.
The artist carries her secret, hidden in her work, revealed only through her eyes for those who can part the disguise. She mixes with her warm colors of merging ardor. Her view imprints a blushed passion on her in hues she welcomes, and she indulges in the moment of continuous glaze that stirs passion in …
First color layer on top of grisaille layer. Closeups of the an eye and nose. Stay tuned.