“Ceremonial Circles” 11 x 30” Watercolor and Gouache on Paper The circle is a powerful symbol. It is found in both ancient and modern imagery, as it is central to mankind. It has no beginning: it has no end. It is found in many regional petroglyphs carvings, such as these from the Castle Gardens Petroglyph site. The shield depicted in …
“Horse Dance” 11 x 30” Watercolor and Gouache on Paper Four figures on horseback comprise the top portion of this painting, as inspired by a painting by Kills Two, an Oglala Sioux. (Circa 1920 – 30) His imagery renders four horsemen in a ceremonial context. I am inspired by the magic of his image. In my watercolor painting, I am …
“Leaving One’s Mark ” 11 x 18” Watercolor and Gouache on Paper The artistic act of living out one’s life authentically influences what you are recording of your unique history on this earth. This is a recurring theme in my art. I am inspired by messages carved and painted into rock by early occupants of this earth. Petroglyphs must be …
“Message Behind the Shield” 11 x 32” Watercolor & Gouache on Paper The years pass… now it is 2011! Markers for events from each year on this earth have been left by mankind, and continue to be discovered and analyzed today. A life lived, a need to record it, appears to be a human trait. Objects contain stories, and nothing …