Optimistic, from the Anatomy of Potential series
Watercolor, ink, graphite
15″ x 22″
For a long time I thought this piece was going to be about a stifling mental block that prevents someone from moving forward even when they see the benefits of doing so. Instead, as the image developed I saw this as an optimistic attitude in the face of difficult circumstances. I have myself, at one point or another, exhibited both behaviors and continue to do so.
Real and Imagined, from the Anatomy of Potential series
Ink, graphite and watercolor
15″ x 22″
My Heroes, from the Anatomy of Potential series
Ink and graphite
15″ x 22″
I was recently thinking about my friends and family whom I hold in high regard for their strength of character, empathy and ability to be at peace with their flaws, as I struggle to be at peace with my own. This piece is now in the collection of Charles and Mary Strey.
From the Smallest of Things, from the Anatomy of Potential series
Ink, Watercolor and Graphite
15″ x 22″
From the Smallest of Things is about those seemingly unimportant comments and occurrences that eventually have a great impact on our lives.
Celebration of Life,
Watercolor and ink
Celebration of Life is an image dedicated to a dear family friend, Pat Drown, who passed away recently from a hard fought battle with cancer. This image is about Pat’s vitality, creative spirit and generosity that she shared with so many of us throughout her life.
Persistence, from the Anatomy of Potential series
Ink, graphite and watercolor
15″ x 22″
Anomalies, from the series The Anatomy of Potential
Ink, graphite and watercolor
15″ x 22″
Anomalies is about those things we encounter that do not fit our carefully made plans yet have a profound effect on our lives.
