I often find myself painting work I think of as “dreamscapes”. The driving focus of this piece is mood, light and atmosphere. The result not so much a literal translation of scenery but a slightly surreal departure from reality.
Whispered
Tag: surreal
The Harbinger
Yesterday I heard this painting sold through RiverSea Gallery in Astoria, Oregon! This piece is one of my favorites, a marriage of mystery and menace. The painting now lives in Portland, Oregon.
Late Hour
This piece has a frantic surreal vibe. I am always experimenting with expressive work. Trying to make something bigger than myself.
Halloween (2020)
This painting seemed like the perfect post for Halloween. Part of a series of dark tree imagery I created this year. I intended to paint some huge versions but the pandemic, fires and general apocalyptic vibe of the year dulled my enthusiasm… at least for now.
Long Before
In a strange moody land.
Promised Dark
Always chasing, it is solitary work.
By Fire
Today I am standing still, reflecting on previous paintings. Thinking about the way forward… possibly cleaning my studio.
The Hermit (final)
Final capture of this unusual piece.
Oblivion’s Dance I (final)
Final photograph of this recent piece. Trying to be more diligent about documenting my work. I prefer to focus on painting but there is more to it.
Oblivion’s Dance I
From imagery stuck in my mind. I am painting this series of paintings until my focus shifts… it tends to shift frequently.
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