The Bible, a compelling compendium of ancient wisdom, thrilling stories, mythic characters and more, twisted out of shape by churches everywhere. One such thrilling story is that of Samson, Herculean hero until brought low by the seductive Delilah, who learns that the secret of his strength lies in his unshorn locks. Here a cool … More Samson and Delilah
An incestuous relationship between Gaia, primordial earth goddess, and her son Uranus, god of the sky, produced the Titans, the giant early gods of Greek myth. Here Gaia represents agriculture and settled living with her sunny countenance while steely Uranus displays the cold inhospitable nature of space. I’m proud of the way these two … More The Titans
Once again Salome dances the head off John the Baptist. I like the sense of light, space and movement I have achieved with this image. The king and queen react differently to the dance and poor John seems positively horrified! Here John is spared the indignity of the spectacle. I’m proud of Salome’s … More Salome Dancing
The sphinx is a hybrid creature from ancient times. To answer her riddle incorrectly meant certain death. Here is a poster featuring our theme. I have handicapped the brave approaching mortal to emphasize the danger. In the second image, you can see the vestiges of an autumnal landscape that I have painted over … More The Sphinx
When we moved into our present house there was a large empty wall over the fireplace. The first things I painted here were for that space. Here is a painted sketch. I thought of the fish I have seen jumping from the river to feed in summer. The twisting flight of swallows inspired the … More Bird and Fish
Call me a fool but this week we are featuring images of jesters. The first is a drawing in charcoal on a children’s theme. The second is a painting that includes a fortune-teller. I like the mood and all of the diagonals in this composition. Lastly a painting of a jester and his king. … More Jesters
As an artistic being, I’ve got to admire a guy who can smite a Philistine and get away with it, and our David here is certainly one of the originals. The giant Goliath is felled by young David’s well-aimed slingshot. A vulnerable but confident David readies for the kill. A defeated Goliath stumbles … More David and Goliath
The sun and moon; natural light source of our days and nights. I have given them faces. Willow stick charcoal has the inky blackness of deep space. I often picture the planets as heads tumbling through space, connected perhaps by gravity but separate. Here the moon is a jagged Easter Island head, with … More Sun and Moon
Once again two variations of an old theme. Above, love is blind. I like the straightforward drawing here and the bunches of leaves that frame the action. This is my humble homage to Velasquez. This time, Cupid can enjoy the view. Wishing you luck in love, ’til next week, Barry
Charm and seduction vs.war and destruction; opposites inspire art. In black and white, naked Venus easily disarms uptight Mars. In colour Mars reins in his chariot on a cliff as a radiant Venus washes ashore. I see conflict ahead! May you overcome! Barry.
Barry Trower 