From time to time I like to revisit the styles of various artists that I admire. My goal is to catch something of the feel of the artist, but interpret it in my own way, using my own methods and materials.
The Traveler
The traveler is off on his journey, walking down the road or path, taking in the beauty of nature. The journey is the lesson. From time to time and I strive to emulate the genius of some artistic master from the past. This is my tribute to Van Gogh. My goal is not to imitate, but emulate in the style of using my own methods.
Poppy for Georgia
This painting is my tribute to Georgia O’Keefe, whose bold yet stark portrayals of the natural world inspired me. Nature, in all its mystery of form and color, is truly miraculous.
The Modern Kiss
This painting is from my revisiting the Masters series. This is a revision of the kiss by Klimpt. A remarkable beautiful painting. However in that painting the woman is on her knees with her head crushed to one side. In the modern kiss the lovers meet face-to-face, Eye 2 Eye. While in every relationship, control Issues can always come into play. Control dynamics can be a positive thing. In the modern kiss, power is shared.
The Meeting
About the Art: The composition unfolds as a fluid, swirling dance of color and form, where deep blues and earthy browns blend organically with creamy whites, punctuated by subtle hints of red and green. At its center, a vertical shape flows with an almost liquid grace, its white and red tones suggesting the presence of two figures deeply engaged—a quiet but powerful encounter at the core of the piece. Surrounding this central motif, varied organic forms ripple and merge, creating a sense of ongoing movement that feels both natural and deliberate.
In the lower left corner, a horse emerges rendered with gentle familiarity and melding seamlessly into the surrounding abstraction. The layering of colors and textures reveals the careful process behind the work, where each brushstroke and poured pigment contributes to a richly marbled surface alive with depth and subtle transitions. The piece balances between grounded forms and elusive suggestions, inviting a closer look to uncover its narrative of connection and transformation.
Drawing inspiration from the master Vincent Van Gogh while maintaining a distinct style and method, the work captures a moment of intimate convergence. It reflects on the delicate interplay between presence and flux, showing how relationships can emerge from the shifting currents of experience. Through its intricate layering and dynamic composition, the artwork conveys a feeling of fluidity and resilience, marking a meeting point where figures and forms gently unfold into something new.
The Bathers
The Singer
In this painting, the singer, I am experimenting in the style of Ray Lichtenstein. Instead of using solid colored dots I am using a liquid multicolor format, so that I am staying true to my own style, wild tipping my hat to an Artist of the past. This portrait of Lady Gaga was made to honor thus great singer and bold cultural icon.