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Private Art Collection
This is a selection of private works, many of which are studies
for larger projects. They reflect my continual exploration of
spatial and textured relationship.  I am fascinated with an
image or object that arises out of a field of colors and substance.
The idea that the same materials when specifically organized,
can form a complex object. Patterns and systems in nature,
a metaphor for life.
 

 
  Metallurgy Series #5   
"Metallurgy Series #5"
12" x 16"
Mixed media /metal, plywood
Private Collection
1991

Composition study for, The Name of the Rose", painting.
I incorporated cast low temperature metal, old book
linings, found metal and mixed media.
 

 

 

      
  Rain Catcher   
"Glass Drawing 63"
10" x 18"
Glass, Brass, Paper, Plywood
Artist Collection
2007

Series that explores the subtle refraction of light as it
passes through textured glass creating the illusion
of texture on the subject below.
 

 

 

      
  Rain Catcher   
"Glass Drawing 63"
10" x 18"
Glass, Brass, Paper, Plywood
Artist Collection
2007

Kiln formed glass moulded from textured clay.
 

 

 

      
  Rain Catcher   
"Arbor for Brentwood" Sample
24" x 38"
Cast glass, Stainless Steel
Artist Collection

Pattern study for the Brentwood project using
colored glass and polished stainless steel.
 

 

 

      
  Rain Catcher   
"Sunsweet"
5ft x 5ft
Mixed media / metal, plywood
Artist Collection
1994

A whimsical play on symbols of attraction.
Icons include flowers, fishing lures, mating birds
and the objectified naked female.
 

 

 

      
  Rain Catcher   
"Lithium Moon "
4ft x 8ft
Epoxy glass, sword, rocks
Artist Collection
2008

Originally commissioned by a Samurai sword
collector. A mythical warrior princess rooted in
historical female warriors from Bodica to the 
Buke women of medieval Japan.
 

 

 

      
  Rain Catcher   
"Aeolian"
7" x 10"
Mixed media, B+W photo
Artist Collection
2006

Study for Lithium Moon.
The model was composed with river rocks on a
dry clay bed. Black and White photo is reworked
with pencil and colored pencil.
 

 

 

      
  Rain Catcher   
"The Name of the Rose"
6ft x 12ft
Mixed media / metal plywood
Artist Collection
1991

The battle of "Chaos vs Control." Splattered
and thrown paint along with palettes of mixed
color evolve into structured representation.
A balance of the controlled and the uncontrolled.
 

 

 

      
  Rain Catcher   
"The Name of the Rose" detail 1
6ft x 12ft
Mixed media / metal plywood
Artist Collection
1991

This work explores literal and implied depth
utilizing the material and illusory qualities
of paint.
 

 

 

      
  Rain Catcher   
"Johnson's Brass"
18" x 24"
Graphite on Paper
Artist Collection
1980

Picture plane exercise.
 

 

 

      
  Rain Catcher   
"Graphite Figure 4"
18" x 24"
Graphite on Paper
Artist Collection
2006

From the "Graphite Figure" series.
Developed through the combination of random
graphite and turpentine washes with live figure
drawing.
 

 

 

      
  Rain Catcher   
"Gulf Stream"
24" x 30"
Acrylic, Epoxy / glass, Aluminum frame
Artists Collection
2005

Concept details for the Baton Rouge project
that explore geological patterns formed by river
action on land as seen from the air.
 

 

 

      
  Rain Catcher   
"Red Stick"
24" x 30"
Acrylic, Epoxy / glass, Aluminum frame
Artists Collection
2005

Concept detail for Baton Rouge project that
contrasts large and small scale events of
erosion and water flow.
 

 

 

      
  Rain Catcher   
"Leaf Study"
6.5" x 9"
Acrylic, Gesso, Color Pencil
Artist Collection
1980

Study that explores different stages
of plant life as it emerges and is
reclaimed into its environment.
 

 

 

      
  Rain Catcher   
"Red Texture Study"
4" x 30"
Acrylic, Concrete
Artist Collection
1998

Formal study of hard textures composed
into a repeating continuum.
 

 

 

      
  Rain Catcher   
"Metallurgy Series #4"
12" x 16"
Mixed media /metal, plywood
Private Collection
1991

Study for "The Name of the Rose," contrasting
pictorial illusion with surface objects.
 

 

 

      
  Rain Catcher   
"Graphite Figure 8"
18" x 24"
Graphite on Paper
Artist Collection
2006

From the Graphite Figure series.
Graphite powder, woodless pencil,
eraser and white charcoal.
 

 

 

      
  Rain Catcher   
"Salem Project Maquette"
40" x 60"
Acrylic, Fiberglass
Collection: Idaho State University
Idaho Falls, ID
1994

Sample piece for the Salem project.
Inspired from the creek and plant life
of the local Municipal Park.
 

 

 

      
  Rain Catcher   
"Blue Texture Study"
4" x 30"
Acrylic, Concrete
Artist Collection
1998

Impressions taken from various mechanical,
industrial and farm implements.
 

 

 

      
  Rain Catcher   
"Inversion"
8ft x 4ft
Acrylic / hydrocal, plywood
Artist's Collection
1988

Reflection overlaid on dry creek texture.
 

 

 

      
  Rain Catcher   
"Mood Indigo"
18" x 24"
Acrylic, Epoxy / glass
Artist Collection
2006

Sample pieces from "Mood Indigo," project that
captures cultural artifacts and the music of 
Duke Ellington in a historical urban landscape.
 

 

 

      
  Rain Catcher   
"Madonna"
5' x 1/2ft x 9ft"
Acrylic on Ceconite
Artists Collection
1991

Originally created as a figure study, the model was
 posed with drapery in a layered effect. The title
arose from the likeness of pose and expression
to Renaissance paintings of madonnas and angels.

Innocent in intent this painting ran into conflict
with the Federal Government over depictions of
nudity in public spaces.
         

 

 
 
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