Our thoughts travel faster than light. Our imagination visits far away galaxies and returns that same afternoon. It’s like having the whole of the cosmos in our backyard; not to mention that new neighborhood nebula that just opened up. A New Neighborhood Nebula is an original mixed media painting on paper. (Acrylics, Acrylic Resin, and Alcohol […]
Considering how we, the human race, continually transport ourselves between dreams and various realities it seems inevitable that some of the doors between here and there will stay open. Depending on your thought life that can be a good thing, or not so much. This painting was originally executed by painting with alcohol inks, […]
It seems to me that the human condition is such that our species always suffers tragedy both self-inflicted and imposed upon by other men and nature. Some believe, in fact, that it is in our nature to suffer. I believe that it is in our nature to endure. Some claim that our lack of relationship […]
With all the excitement, and sometimes fear, about the rise of Artificial Intelligence I have found myself wondering about how, or if, these machines will ever comprehend comprehend art, beauty or more interestingly, our emotions? In these early stages the short answer is “they will not.” As more sophisticated programs evolve, perhaps they will develop […]
With all the excitement, and sometimes fear, about the rise of Artificial Intelligence I have found myself wondering about how, or if, these machines will ever comprehend comprehend art, beauty or more interestingly, our emotions? In these early stages the short answer is “they will not.” As more sophisticated programs evolve, perhaps they will […]
There is a thin line between speaking out against those involved with oppressing others, hating others, or doing violence to others; and entering that darkness to do battle with them ourselves. Yet, we cannot be silent when evil is encountered. Instead of darkness, let us clear away all confusion. Let us listen with open minds. […]
The idea of multiple universes may be a matter for the linguists, or poets rather than the scientists. Strictly by definition the word universe refers to the total of the cosmos, and all matter, energy, etc. However, theoretically it has been suggested that there can be an infinite number of universes, sometimes called alternate universes […]
“What The Caterpillar Told Alice” is a digital composition comprised of elements from several of my paintings rearranged in layers of various opacity. My take on the interchange between Alice and the caterpillar from Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland” is one of perception, and of knowing oneself. Alice is unable to give an answer to the […]
As I cropped and sized Bruised Twilight I was reminded of the Frank Stella retrospective hosted at the Fort Worth Modern last year (2016). I visited a total of three times while the work was here, and each time I was awed and inspired by the breadth and the beauty of the work, as well […]
When dusk and the overhead cloud cover both converge around the setting sun it can resemble a fire lit cavern. I have written along these lines before when I wrote about UNTIL TOMORROW. Since then, I have checked the numbers. The average daily death rate worldwide is roughly 150,000. There are always spikes and dips […]
All the good, true, and beautiful things we hold most precious in this life never leave or abandon us. Regardless of how desperate the circumstances of our day, or how dark and lonely our night may seem, faith, hope and love are with us, merely hiding in plain sight. In Plain Sight, was originally executed […]
Further work with alcohol ink has resulted in large studies with multiple areas of interest. Sunset Lake is one such work of art. With the intention of preservation as well as sharing those results, I have executed numerous scans of various studies which are then edited down and digitally stored in formats which lend themselves […]
Shamanism is an ancient healing tradition and moreover, a way of life. It is a way to connect with nature and all of creation. The true shamans were reported to join their spirit with the Great Spirit, and with the very essence of nature itself. When they created their sand paintings they were lending a hand […]