Reflecting upon my artistic journey, it's impossible to overlook the transformation my work has undergone since my young days at Ringling. Memorable artworks are often tied to moments when a shift in style or the introduction of new subjects marked a new chapter in my career. I recall times when an encounter or a new perspective triggered change. These experiences have shaped not just how I create, but also the themes I gravitate towards.
For over the 50 years, certain styles, themes and subjects have remained a constant. The long keeled boats in 2006, my rooted "fantasy" islands in 2010, are visual motifs that I find myself returning to repeatedly. Their form and structure offer endless possibilities for exploration, both in the stories they can tell. Figurative art has always added a dimension to my art, allowing for a deeper connection through human expressions and forms.
The excitement of change and the challenges it brings keep me motivated. I am driven by a love for what I do; it fuels my creativity and pushes me to continually experiment, and refine my skills. Each piece is a new challenge, a new opportunity to convey my thoughts, express an emotion, and tell a story.
For over the 50 years, certain styles, themes and subjects have remained a constant. The long keeled boats in 2006, my rooted "fantasy" islands in 2010, are visual motifs that I find myself returning to repeatedly. Their form and structure offer endless possibilities for exploration, both in the stories they can tell. Figurative art has always added a dimension to my art, allowing for a deeper connection through human expressions and forms.
The excitement of change and the challenges it brings keep me motivated. I am driven by a love for what I do; it fuels my creativity and pushes me to continually experiment, and refine my skills. Each piece is a new challenge, a new opportunity to convey my thoughts, express an emotion, and tell a story.
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1968 "The Perfect Tree" - wood cut print. 6"x 8" |
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1968 Hand carved wooden figure. 13.5" tall |
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1970
"Articulate" 5"w x 10.5"h, on illustration board. Mixed media collage series, photography and ink of fellow artists at Ringling. |
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1971
Figurative series. 10"w x 4"h. Wood cut printed on onion paper. |
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1972
Portrait. 18"x 24" oil on canvas. |
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1973
"Welcome Home" 20"h x 30"w - ink drawing. |
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1974
"Her House on Main Street" 18"x 20" oil on canvas. |
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1974
"Lottery Drawings" A collage series of ink and actual lottery tickets. |
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1974
"Edsel" Hand colored serigraph print. |
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1977
"The Art Critic" 4"x 4" ink drawing |
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1981
"Santa" - holiday card 5"x 7" ink. |
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2001 - 2005
A realistic style upon moving to Hilton Head Island. (top) Savannah's Bayou Cafe. (bottom) Pinckney Island, Hilton Head Island. 9"x 12" |
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2006
"Regatta" 24"x 36" oil The first of my tall surreal keels. My first departure from realism into gentle surrealism. |
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2008
"On Golden Pond" 24"x 24". Very calming. |
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2010
"A Delicate Balance" 24"x 36". The first elevated, rooted, fantasy island, still a favorite subject. |
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2013
"Blue As You" 18"x 24" Introduction of dramatic figure paintings. |
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2014
"Same Roots Different Barks" 12"x 24" Winner of Beaufort County "ArtPop". Billboards posted around Beaufort County. |
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2015
"It's All In Your Head" 4"x 4" - love this piece... it became my logo! So much fun to paint. |
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2016
"Vincent" From my show in Starbucks lobby, north Hilton Head Island. I painted a dozen 6"x 6" portraits of different artists holding mugs. |
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2017
"Aim For The Stars" From an iconic night time series created in my tent during Spoletto. Charleston's Piccolo Spoletto Outdoor Exhibition. (Three years exhibiting: 2017-2019) Love this style, I am still adding to this series! |
...some more fun, collected pieces...
Thank you to everyone who has added my work to their homes.
It means so much to me.
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