Art Gallery

Sanctuary

admin — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 08:33:36 GMT

Acrylic 36 x 24

The inspiration for this one came while I was painting the ships for artificial reef demolition. I wandered around these abandoned ships, which had a hauntingly, eerie feeling to say the least.

Florida Spiny Lobster

admin — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 08:29:21 GMT

Pen and Ink 16 x 12

Turtle Cay

admin — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 01:37:46 GMT

Acrylic 40 x 30

Very few places other than "God's galleries" can inspire such serenity and awe. To me, the undersea world is one of them

Xel-Ha Afternoon

admin — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 01:32:13 GMT

Acrylic 20 x 26

This piece was a custom order based on a client's aquarium. He supplied the fish, I supplied the view.

I based the scape on one of my favorite dive spots in all the Caribbean, Xel-Ha in the Yucatan Pennisula of Mexico.

Blowing Rock Preserve

admin — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 01:28:25 GMT

Acrylic 24 x 24

Blowing Rock Preserve is a county park in Palm Beach County Florida. Natural rock formations along the beach cause these wonderful geysers at high tide. It's an extraordinary sight to see.

Rebirth

admin — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 01:26:29 GMT

Acrylic 24 x 30

U.S. Customs has now become what hurricanes used to be in days gone by; the "maker of reefs". Ships are now given "new life" as artificial reefs once they have been confiscated and refitted for bottom dwellers.

In a world where our natural resources are being depleted by the minute, it is of great help when we, as a concious race, can somewhat give back to what we have taken.

This piece was done in cooperation with OCEAN WATCH FOUNDATION.

For more information on Ocean Watch and their programs, go to www.oceanwatch.org

Smuggler's Reef

admin — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 01:22:04 GMT

Acrylic 144 x 48

Smuggler's Reef was inspired by the ships I painted for the "sinking mural project". The work is a 12 foot triptych, 3 panels each measuring 4 foot square. The end panels depict an active Florida reef in all its glory, while the center features the Shasha Boekanier at its final resting place.

The Shasha was brought in by U.S. Customs under drug seizure in 2000, and introduced to the underside of water in 2002 with the creation of Gov. Jeb Bush's "Governor's Riverwalk Reef". She was the first of three to touch bottom, followed by the St. Jacques, and the Gilbert Sea.

This is just one of the many artificial reefs that Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resources Management is responsible for creating. Here's to many more.

Paradise at Play

admin — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 01:14:04 GMT

Acrylic 48 x 36

Shark Reef

admin — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 01:11:36 GMT

Acrylic 36 x 24

Red Reef

admin — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 01:06:29 GMT

Acrylic 24 x 36

Sometimes in life, some of the best things lie right under our noses; therefore, often remain overlooked. One of my favorite spots to go snorkelling and relax is within walking distance of the beach. Low tide conditions are no deeper than chest, and high tide barely exceeds a depth of 8 feet.

The abundance of life on this reef is incredible. A 5-foot-plus barracuda has guarded this spot for years without a sign of trouble. Seargant majors and Yellowtail seem to keep their presence known by reproducing frequently. Triggerfish, Porkfish, Puffers, eels, Eagle rays, turtles, parrotfish, even squid all take the stage throughout the day. Each day and each tide will bring in a whole new cast of characters; all with performances deserving of a "swimming ovation".

Next time you pass Red Reef off of Boca Raton, wave to the east. I should be there receiving some of my "saltwater therapy".

In memory of Janet