Shield

 

Featured image: Tree, Tree, Tree

the shield

the tallest of the 

highest tree tops

shields for us

shield from the

infinite blue above

do you ever wonder what

happens when we

break through that

protective

shield

try

it 

       glorious

Quietly

 

Featured image: The Tight Rope of Life – Searching For and Finding Life’s Tiny Treasures

Quietly

quietly they come

finches, nuthatches

chickadees 

ice moans

loudly

startled they leave

the crow calls some

where  south

the ice moans

loudly

quietly they come

finches, nuthatches

chickadees

like a rock i sat still

sat watching

listening

life in the woods

Love is a Canvas

 

"Love is a canvas furnished by nature and embroidered by imagination." - Voltaire,  French philosopher and writer

Honored to Share This Exciting Recognition

 

 

Featured image: She Flies

I am deeply honored to share that my work, SHE FLIES, has received an Honorable Mention at the Wisconsin Valley Art Association Memorial Exhibition at the Center for The Visual Arts. This acknowledgment means so much to me, and I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have my art recognized in such a meaningful way.

The award comes from judge Andy Gambrell, an esteemed Assistant Professor of Painting & Drawing in the Art and Art History Area within the School of Design & Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Beyond his role as an educator, Andy Gambrell is a remarkable American abstract painter whose work has been featured in over eighty exhibitions both in the U.S. and internationally. He has also made significant contributions to the art community by founding and directing galleries, leading arts advocacy projects, and writing critical reviews of exhibitions worldwide.

Having my work acknowledged by such a distinguished figure in the art world is truly humbling and inspiring. SHE FLIES is a piece that holds a special place in my heart, and I am thrilled it resonated with the exhibition's theme and received this recognition.

Thank you to the Wisconsin Valley Art Association, the Center for The Visual Arts, and Andy Gambrell for this incredible honor. Moments like these remind me why I pour my heart into creating and sharing my art.

Falling Waters V Accepted into Exhibition

 

Featured image: Falling Waters V

I am deeply honored that my painting, Falling Waters V, has been accepted into the 2025 WSA National Online Showcase. My heartfelt thanks to the Watercolor Society of Alabama and to Lana Privitera, our Selection and Awards Judge, for this incredible recognition. With such a tremendous response, I am humbled to have my work included in this prestigious exhibition. Mark your calendars for the online posting and awards announcement on February 3rd, 2025. Thank you for this unforgettable opportunity!

Listening Chair

 

Featured image: Under My Red Umbrella

When I sit in my Listening Chair, memories of our canoe trips flood back with vivid clarity. I recall the essence of what I cherished about those journeys, as well as what I now deeply miss. The quietude, the profound silence of the woods, and the gentle lapping of the water against the canoe’s hull. These moments were marked by the natural rhythms and the harmonious flow of a life unspoiled by the modern world.

It was a way of life that embraced the wilderness, a wildness that was pure and undisturbed. Simple, beautiful, and undeniably real. The wilderness provided a reality that grounded me, offering a profound sense of belonging. In those moments, I felt an intrinsic connection to the earth, a part of the intricate tapestry of nature.

Now, as I sit in my Listening Chair, I am transported back to that tranquil world. The chair itself becomes a vessel of  memory—a gateway to the past. It is here that I can once again experience the serenity of the woods, the stillness of the water, and the wild beauty of a life lived in harmony with nature.

My Listening Chair is more than just a place to sit—it is a space where I can reconnect with the simple, beautiful, and real. It reminds me of a wilderness that always offers a sense of belonging, a sanctuary in the midst of the chaos of modern life.

In this chair, I find peace. In this chair, I find myself.

Sacred Rock Accepted into Exhibition

 

Featured image: Sacred Rock

I am incredibly thankful that my work, Sacred Rock, has been accepted into the 12th Annual Abstract exhibition at Verum Ultimum Art Gallery! The theme invites artists to interpret and reflect on the essence of abstraction as a vital, expressive, and deeply personal medium.

I’m honored to have my piece featured among so many unique artistic visions that embody the spirit of this theme. Abstraction is one of the most elemental forms of expression, and I am proud to contribute to its ongoing exploration.

You can view the online exhibition here: https://www.verumultimumartgallery.com/12th-annual-abstract-sanctuary