Digital Paintings

Full Scenes

The Little Things

Of Myths and Legends

Our Furry Friends

Sayings and Symbols

Surreal Spaces

Spirit of Color Series

Full Scenes

An Artist's Calling

This image began in the idea that an artist's heart is in his/her work and evolved to include the way artists of all kinds create whole new worlds and breathe life into hope, beauty, and all such things.

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Storm Breaking

A tribute to the hope that, no matter what storms come are way, we will break through them to the dawn eventually.

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The Little Things

The smallest and simplest of things and moments can often be the most poignant. I wish to be able to capture those fleeting instances and their power to lift spirits and warm hearts.

World We Share

Sometimes we're so busy looking up that we forget to look down and appreciate what we have.

This image was published with Daily Sci-Fi in 2010.

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Of Myths and Legends

I often draw inspiration from myths and legends. These stories embody the values and beliefs of our forbearers which still influence our thoughts today. It’s fascinating to see how they change with the times while continuing to carry the essence of the ideas that bore them.

Bearer of Wishes

There are myths that say that, if you can catch the white hart, you can make a wish.

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Bridge to Another World

There's an old Chinese myth that, after death, you cross a bridge and drink a soup that takes away your memories so you can be reborn.

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Harbinger of Light

A play off the Chinese myth where the rooster's cry is what calls the sun out. ^_^

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Sun Needles

This was inspired by a myth I've always liked about why it stings when you look at the sun.

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Our Furry Friends

Lucky Pig

A tribute to the year of the Pig. Pigs are symbols of wrath and good fortune (as are peonies, the flowers in the back). The gladiolus flowers in front are for strength as I'd like to wish the pig-year people I know a year of good health. Happy New Year!

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Puppy Basket

A tribute to the year of the dog and to my sister's adorable black lab.

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Sayings and Symbols

These works were inspired by sayings (as well as conversations I’ve had or heard) and symbols (some traditional, others personal).

Looking for Light

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From Mom and Dad with Love

This was requested by my aunt for my cousin's birthday. The ribbons form a Chinese blessing that roughly translates to "good fortune and happiness". And, of course, the dove is a bird of peace as well as a messenger and bearer of good tidings.

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Haven Song

The coming of the swallows in spring was said to bring good luck to the household.

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Metamorphosis

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Onward

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Challenge the Sun

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Sands of Time

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Hope is the Flame

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Phantom Peonies

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Looking Forward, Looking Back

One thing Dad said that's stuck with me was that I shouldn't dwell on the past because, whatever decision I made then, I made because I thought it best. What's important now is to do the best we can.

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