Overgrown

12" x  12"

oil on hardboard panel

Played with texture on this one and wanted it to dominate over the subject matter. Bringing interest to the piece.

(At least that is what I told myself) 

Night on the Lake

oil 

24" x 18" on hardboard panel

This particular piece is NOT 4 SALE

because I don't think the paint film will stand the test of time.

I didn't follow a oil painting "rule"and after realizing the mistake. I deliberately broke the  supposed rule even more so I could see the results for my self.  

But if anybody would be interested, I could paint a similar piece in any size you would like.

So True!!!

Not Art Related, Yet So True!!!

Found this on tumblr

I'm living proof of this.

For those that don't know back when I originally had my stroke, I was in a coma,on life support. After a few days Doctors gathered my family together and basically tried convincing them to shut off life support. Claiming I'll be a vegetable at best, if I ever wake up. Saying people just don't survive my type of stroke.

Luckily my parents weren't about to give up on me and I awoke a few days later. I was 98% paralyzed, unable to speak or move a single muscle. Blinking my right eye was my only way of communicating as the left eye was part of the 98%. I was shocked especially when I noticed a tube sticking out of my neck, breathing for me.

Yet miracles do happen. To make a long story short it took a hell of a lot of therapy and strong will to get to the point I am today. Yet not fully healed, I am able to function on a daily basis with minimal support.

My new found passion for Art is what got me through depression, even though I get frustrated by it at times (OK...allot). Painting is a form of rehabilitation for me as it has improved my left arm quicker than any other exercise. I'm hoping it will benefit my right side the same way.

Even though I have a list of physical setbacks I haven't mentioned. I am so happy (more then words can describe) that I was given another chance and my parents never considered giving up.

 Because I love life

Thank You!!!

"Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen every day." 

Pick Up

24 x 18

oil on linen panel

$495

Email me if interested