Art Gallery

Dedication

admin — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 00:59:49 GMT

Acrylic 18 x 24

Dedication was Created for and auctioned by The Friends of OUR House.

I was asked to produce a piece for a charity auction for OUR HOUSE, an organization for abused children. When I think of maternal bonds, only two things come to mind; whales and manatees. This manatee and calf I felt would convey that bond that is all too important today. Having a hard time naming it myself, my wife strolled in the room, paused, said "Dedication", and left. Works for me!

Gentle Moments

admin — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 01:36:06 GMT

Acrylic 12 x 12

A mother and her calf spend a quiet moment, just the two of them, in the cool waters of the luscious Florida springs.

John the Manatee

admin — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 10:07:12 GMT

Technically, not a painting but a mural closeup. However, I have some manatee fans that say he should be here. So, here he is!

Mothers Love

admin — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 22:09:30 GMT

Acrylic 36 x 24

My first manatee work, circa 1996. Anatomically, it is probably my worst, but it does hold a sentimental place in a lot of people's hearts. Hence, it's appearance here.

Spring Love

admin — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 20:50:03 GMT

Acrylic 14 x 11

In the crystal clear springs of Central Florida, a couple of manatees share a tender moment.

Swimming Buddies

admin — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 01:09:53 GMT

Acrylic 14 x 11

The Eye of the Waterways

admin — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 00:33:09 GMT

Acrylic 40 x 30

The "Eye Series" are very different for me. Typically depicting our environment as a "colorful playground", I steer away from making a political statement unless I absolutely have to. In this case, I had to.

Meant to be viewed from both far and near, each tells it's own story. From a distance, they simply appear as stately portraits executed with some detail in brushstroke and paint application. It isn't until one comes closer that the reality sets in. Not only do the eyes hold a painful reflection of what their worlds have become, but the brushstrokes have changed as well. A painting that appears to have an organized beauty from a distance, is actually haphazard and a bit of a mess, much like our ecosystems.

It's painful to think about how they must feel.

The eye reflects a speeding boat's propeller.

(See also matching pieces "Eye of the Ocean", "Eye of the Everglades", and "Eye of the Keys")

NOTE: "Eye of the Waterways" and "Eye of the Keys" were created almost 8 years after the first two. Originally intended to be a series of four; time and circumstances finally brought them all together.