Universal

Oil, cold wax on canvas 32″x48″ Newest in the  “Blood and Vapor” Series:Who lingers within you?   Have you ever felt an ancestral presence?  The inescapable tie of family:hundreds of individuals, yesterday and today, here and gone.  A powerful resonance or inconspicuous vapor? All of us; humbled and glorious, simply human.

Crossing II

  From the “Blood and Vapor”* series, “Crossing”   Oil, cold wax on canvas   32″ x 48″. * “Blood And Vapor”.:   Who lingers within you?   Have you ever felt an ancestral presence?  The inescapable tie of family:hundreds of individuals, yesterday and today, here and gone.  A powerful resonance or inconspicuous vapor?

Blood and Vapor:The Crossing

Some may remember a series I’ve been struggling with called “Blood and Vapor”.*   Suffice it to say, I continue to struggle with four paintings in this series that I am working simultaneously. Each touches upon  a different aspect of the theme. This one is on the periphery and explores our ties to the inevitable crossing …

Blood and Vapor:Communion

Oil on Wood 10″x18″ Not as gloomy as it appears, I chose the bird metaphor to offer affinity with all living things.  This is the last (perhaps) of the smaller works. I’m now challenging myself with very large paintings with a less specific focus than the small pieces.  So far, I’ve experienced lots of trial …

Blood and Vapor:Threads

Watercolor, Oil Paint and Thread on Watercolor Paper I’ve packed this little painting with symbolism.  Another very personal piece. *A new series, “Blood And Vapor”.:   Who lingers within you?   Have you ever felt an ancestral presence?  The inescapable tie of family:hundreds of individuals, yesterday and today, here and gone.  A powerful resonance or …

Blood and Vapor:Genesis

I’ve come to the conclusion that I need to play out the more obvious notions “haunting” this project to hopefully make way for more comprehensive pieces. While only addressing one aspect of my premise, this piece strikes a personal cord for me. I’ll be posting two more “Blood and Vapor” visual investigations this week. *A …

Blood and Vapor Series Sketch

Pastel Pencil 8″x10″   Although I enjoyed making this sketch, I wasn’t really going anywhere.   It’s too literal, so I’m leaving it behind.  I’m working on lots of other solutions. So far, not much is really hitting the mark for the series*. *A new series, “Blood And Vapor”.:   Who lingers within you?   …