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These Days
Doing art--using art as my voice--helps keep me directed and grounded despite being worried and deeply saddened about the troubling state of affairs in the world. The two paintings posted here—“Bleeding Tree and Fire” and “The Flag, the Church and the Military” reflect my concerns and help me to document, in my own way, these days.
Zion as Sanctuary
With the frightening realities of the COVID-19 pandemic occurring at a time when we need to find solace in nature’s gifts, many of the parks throughout our land have been partly shuttered. In looking ahead, I am hopeful for the joyous occasions when everyone can revisit the lands and enjoy the bountiful beauty.
America's National Parks #2
Just sitting back watching TV and devouring countless news articles about how challenging this chapter of our history is at the moment is not an option. Instead, I create art to help raise awareness about my concerns for our planet’s survival.
Our National Parks
While taking some quiet time this past June to experience Zion and Bryce National Parks in Utah, I was able to experience some much needed inner strength, peace and sustenance. I returned to my studio and completed work reflecting my concern about the Trump administration’s plan to practically silence the Environmental Protection Agency.
THE ICE IS MELTING
Sometimes one is lucky to be able to catch a glimpse of nature in its raw beauty and changing face. Two years ago, while flying over Greenland, I glanced out the plane’s window and saw, through a brief opening in the cloud cover, azure-colored lakes on top of the Greenland glaciers.
PHOTOSHOPPING A PHOTO OF THE SIERRA MOUNTAINS
While flying over the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains last week, I quickly took a photo out the window with my trusty iPhone. The stunning beauty of the sun casting pink color on the snowy mountain peaks captivated me and I was lucky to capture the view.
Today, I had a Photoshop lesson and began to digitally adjust the photo.
