Burnt Book Series: "Tinged with Blue"

Burnt Book Series

This art work began life as a book. I found it in a burn pile in the back of a 250 year old farmhouse, surrounded by vineyards in the wine growing region of Catalonia, Spain. I was  attending a month long artist-in-residence program at the time at  Mas els Igols, located about 50 miles outside of Barcelona.

I dug dozens of these disintegrating books out of the burn pile. Many

of them collapsed in my hands as I attempted to salvage them, but

some of them were still in tact. Most were covered in mold, and all of

them were soaking wet. I drenched them in bleach, dried them out in the scorching Spanish sun, and when they were dry, I began to take them apart, little by little.  

Some of them still had images on the pages. I did my best to salvage

these. Some of the pages appeared perfect to me, just the way

I found them. All had endured an initiation by fire, yet had somehow survived.

For me, this series is a metaphor for the human spirit:  despite the trials and tribulations endured throughout a life time, our spirit manages to persevere, survive, and occasionally create something of beauty. 

Paper Collage on Paper
Size: 12" X 16"
Price:  $250
SOLD

Burnt Book Series: "The Musicians"

Burnt Book Series

This art work began life as a book. I found it in a burn pile in the back of a 250 year old farmhouse, surrounded by vineyards in the wine growing region of Catalonia, Spain. I was  attending a month long artist-in-residence program at the time at  Mas els Igols, located about 50 miles outside of Barcelona.

I dug dozens of these disintegrating books out of the burn pile. Many

of them collapsed in my hands as I attempted to salvage them, but

some of them were still in tact. Most were covered in mold, and all of

them were soaking wet. I drenched them in bleach, dried them out in the scorching Spanish sun, and when they were dry, I began to take them apart, little by little.  

Some of them still had images on the pages. I did my best to salvage

these. Some of the pages appeared perfect to me, just the way

I found them. All had endured an initiation by fire, yet had somehow survived.

For me, this series is a metaphor for the human spirit:  despite the trials and tribulations endured throughout a life time, our spirit manages to persevere, survive, and occasionally create something of beauty. 

Paper on Paper Collage
Size: 12" X 16"
Price:  $250
SOLD

Burnt Book Series: "A Spike Through My Heart"

Burnt Book Series

This art work began life as a book. I found it in a burn pile in the back of a 250 year old farmhouse, surrounded by vineyards in the wine growing region of Catalonia, Spain. I was  attending a month long artist-in-residence program at the time at  Mas els Igols, located about 50 miles outside of Barcelona.

I dug dozens of these disintegrating books out of the burn pile. Many

of them collapsed in my hands as I attempted to salvage them, but

some of them were still in tact. Most were covered in mold, and all of

them were soaking wet. I drenched them in bleach, dried them out in the scorching Spanish sun, and when they were dry, I began to take them apart, little by little.  

Some of them still had images on the pages. I did my best to salvage

these. Some of the pages appeared perfect to me, just the way

I found them. All had endured an initiation by fire, yet had somehow survived.

For me, this series is a metaphor for the human spirit:  despite the trials and tribulations endured throughout a life time, our spirit manages to persevere, survive, and occasionally create something of beauty. 

Paper on Paper Collage
Size: 12" X 16"
Price:  $250

Burnt Book Series: "Where Angels Fear to Tread"

Burnt Book Series

This art work began life as a book. I found it in a burn pile in the back of a 250 year old farmhouse, surrounded by vineyards in the wine growing region of Catalonia, Spain. I was  attending a month long artist-in-residence program at the time at  Mas els Igols, located about 50 miles outside of Barcelona.

I dug dozens of these disintegrating books out of the burn pile. Many

of them collapsed in my hands as I attempted to salvage them, but

some of them were still in tact. Most were covered in mold, and all of

them were soaking wet. I drenched them in bleach, dried them out in the scorching Spanish sun, and when they were dry, I began to take them apart, little by little.  

Some of them still had images on the pages. I did my best to salvage

these. Some of the pages appeared perfect to me, just the way

I found them. All had endured an initiation by fire, yet had somehow survived.

For me, this series is a metaphor for the human spirit:  despite the trials and tribulations endured throughout a life time, our spirit manages to persevere, survive, and occasionally create something of beauty. 

Paper on Paper Collage
Size: 12" X 16"
Price:  $250
SOLD

Burnt Book Series: "A Touch of Red"

Burnt Book Series

This art work began life as a book. I found it in a burn pile in the back of a 250 year old farmhouse, surrounded by vineyards in the wine growing region of Catalonia, Spain. I was  attending a month long artist-in-residence program at the time at  Mas els Igols, located about 50 miles outside of Barcelona.

I dug dozens of these disintegrating books out of the burn pile. Many

of them collapsed in my hands as I attempted to salvage them, but

some of them were still in tact. Most were covered in mold, and all of

them were soaking wet. I drenched them in bleach, dried them out in the scorching Spanish sun, and when they were dry, I began to take them apart, little by little.  

Some of them still had images on the pages. I did my best to salvage

these. Some of the pages appeared perfect to me, just the way

I found them. All had endured an initiation by fire, yet had somehow survived.

For me, this series is a metaphor for the human spirit:  despite the trials and tribulations endured throughout a life time, our spirit manages to persevere, survive, and occasionally create something of beauty. 

Paper on Paper Collage
Size: 12" X 16"
Price:  $250

Burnt Book Series: "Scholarly"

Burnt Book Series

This art work began life as a book. I found it in a burn pile in the back of a 250 year old farmhouse, surrounded by vineyards in the wine growing region of Catalonia, Spain. I was  attending a month long artist-in-residence program at the time at  Mas els Igols, located about 50 miles outside of Barcelona.

I dug dozens of these disintegrating books out of the burn pile. Many

of them collapsed in my hands as I attempted to salvage them, but

some of them were still in tact. Most were covered in mold, and all of

them were soaking wet. I drenched them in bleach, dried them out in the scorching Spanish sun, and when they were dry, I began to take them apart, little by little.  

Some of them still had images on the pages. I did my best to salvage

these. Some of the pages appeared perfect to me, just the way

I found them. All had endured an initiation by fire, yet had somehow survived.

For me, this series is a metaphor for the human spirit:  despite the trials and tribulations endured throughout a life time, our spirit manages to persevere, survive, and occasionally create something of beauty. 

Paper on Paper Collage
Size: 12" X 16"
Price:  $250

Burnt Book Series: "Eve"

Burnt Book Series

This art work began life as a book. I found it in a burn pile in the back of a 250 year old farmhouse, surrounded by vineyards in the wine growing region of Catalonia, Spain. I was  attending a month long artist-in-residence program at the time at  Mas els Igols, located about 50 miles outside of Barcelona.

I dug dozens of these disintegrating books out of the burn pile. Many

of them collapsed in my hands as I attempted to salvage them, but

some of them were still in tact. Most were covered in mold, and all of

them were soaking wet. I drenched them in bleach, dried them out in the scorching Spanish sun, and when they were dry, I began to take them apart, little by little.  

Some of them still had images on the pages. I did my best to salvage

these. Some of the pages appeared perfect to me, just the way

I found them. All had endured an initiation by fire, yet had somehow survived.

For me, this series is a metaphor for the human spirit:  despite the trials and tribulations endured throughout a life time, our spirit manages to persevere, survive, and occasionally create something of beauty. 

Paper on Paper Collage
Size: 12" X 16"
Price:  $250

Burnt Book Series: "The Wedding Party"

Burnt Book Series

This art work began life as a book. I found it in a burn pile in the back of a 250 year old farmhouse, surrounded by vineyards in the wine growing region of Catalonia, Spain. I was  attending a month long artist-in-residence program at the time at  Mas els Igols, located about 50 miles outside of Barcelona.

I dug dozens of these disintegrating books out of the burn pile. Many

of them collapsed in my hands as I attempted to salvage them, but

some of them were still in tact. Most were covered in mold, and all of

them were soaking wet. I drenched them in bleach, dried them out in the scorching Spanish sun, and when they were dry, I began to take them apart, little by little.  

Some of them still had images on the pages. I did my best to salvage

these. Some of the pages appeared perfect to me, just the way

I found them. All had endured an initiation by fire, yet had somehow survived.

For me, this series is a metaphor for the human spirit:  despite the trials and tribulations endured throughout a life time, our spirit manages to persevere, survive, and occasionally create something of beauty. 

Mixed Media on Paper
Size: 12" X 16"
Price: $250
Held in Private Collection

"All In: #5"

Giclee Print of an Original Mixed Media on Board Painting
Size: Any
Price: Dependent upon Size

"All In: #4"

Giclee Print of an Original Mixed Media on Board Painting
Size:  Any
Price:  Dependent upon size

"All In, #3"

Giclee Print of Original Mixed Media on Board Painting
Size: Any
Price: Dependent upon size

"All In: # 2"

Giclee Print of Original Acrylic on Board Painting
Size:  Any
Price:  Dependent upon size

"All In, #1"

Giclee Print of an original Mixed Media on Board painting
Size: Any
Price: Dependent upon size

Burnt Book Series: "Line Drawing"

Burnt Book Series

This art work began life as a book. I found it in a burn pile in the back of a 250 year old farmhouse, surrounded by vineyards in the wine growing region of Catalonia, Spain. I was  attending a month long artist-in-residence program at the time at  Mas els Igols, located about 50 miles outside of Barcelona.

I dug dozens of these disintegrating books out of the burn pile. Many

of them collapsed in my hands as I attempted to salvage them, but

some of them were still in tact. Most were covered in mold, and all of

them were soaking wet. I drenched them in bleach, dried them out in the scorching Spanish sun, and when they were dry, I began to take them apart, little by little.  

Some of them still had images on the pages. I did my best to salvage

these. Some of the pages appeared perfect to me, just the way

I found them. All had endured an initiation by fire, yet had somehow survived.

For me, this series is a metaphor for the human spirit:  despite the trials and tribulations endured throughout a life time, our spirit manages to persevere, survive, and occasionally create something of beauty. 

Paper on Paper Collage
Size: 12" X 16"
Price: $200
SOLD

"Inquisition"

Cold Wax and Oil on Canvas
Size: 22" X 28"
Price: $400

"Tribal"

Cold Wax and Oil on Oil Paper
Size:  12" X 16"
Price:  $200

"School's Out" Oil and Cold Wax on Oil Paper, Framed. Size: 16" X 20". Price: $150 SOLD

Cold Wax and Collage on Paper
Size:  12" X 16"
Price:  $200

SOLD

"Graffiti Wall"

Cold Wax and Oil on Canvas
Size:  16" X 16"
Price:  $300

"Eye of the Storm"

Cold Wax and Oil on Canvas
Size:  16" X 16"
Price:  $300
Held in Pivate Collection

"Lush Colors"

Cold Wax and Oil on Oil Paper
Size: 12" X 16"
Price:  $200
This painting was juried into WHAM's "Color, Rhythm, and Pattrn Dynamics" exhibit, January 3-30, 2019.

"Slice of Life"

Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 16" X 16"
Price:  $250

"Turbulence"

Cold Wax and Oil on Paper
Size:  12" X 16"
Price:  $200