When I first walked into the art school I attended I admit it was shocking to see a naked person sitting on an elevated surface for all to observe but one soon learns that knowledge of the human figure is essential for painting or sculpture. I had forgotten that initial reticence I myself had in … More The Nude
St. George, slayer of dragons and freer of damsels, somehow mixed up in my mind with Perseus and Andromeda. In this Planet People poster a bucking bronco helps dispatch the dragon. I do think I nailed it with this charcoal drawing . It’s full of bold expressive marks and dramatic action, and the … More St. George and the Dragon
As a young artist, I once spent a summer in the country with like-minded friends in an old clapboard house that belonged to my aunt. Here are two landscapes that derive from that time. There was a creek that ran through a valley nearby, and this was painted from some elevation. l like this honest … More Iona
Idyll; A pastoral scene, this one with a yellow gazelle. Here the woody sound of the recorder fills the forest. To idyllic times, Barry.
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
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