Figurative Art / Drawings / Paintings

Adornation
24" x 26"

Most cultures use clothing to represent their heritage. While visiting the Native American Pow Wow I was struck by how they honored their culture and tenderly dressed and adorned each other. They were sewing thousands of tiny beads by hand on to moccasins, braided each other's hair, attached feathers, wool, bone jewelry, leather, fiber .. wrapping , draping, braiding each other with love and care. It was intimate and bonded them together as a unit and a tribe.

The Anchor and the Kite
24" x36"

In most families , clans and cultures there are those who follow tradition and those who are independent and push forward .. align with the times and even lay the groundwork for a new future. Both are vital .. one is an anchor and the other a kite .

Grounded
36" x 48"

Is he looking future forward or past reflection? Regardless he seems grounded in his belief and secure in his choices. Did the road he traveled give him wisdom? … clarity?…. peace of mind? Did it prepare his soul for ‘the next’ journey?

The Elder
36" x 48"

There is a sadness in his eyes. He has seen the kindness in mankind, but also the terror, greed , humanity and inhumanity. His eyes are no longer innocent. Maybe he knows we can do better , practice empathy and kindness. The young still assume the best and might face hardship, disappointment and pain. Understanding that the best way to teach is to 'be', be the qualities he seeks.

Will they come in peace?
36" x 48"

We usually settle into a place, a place that is familiar, with people who are familiar. They might look like is, they might think like us, they have the same customs and traditions as we do and were taught the same values. When we are confronted with 'new' people from 'another place', ( or we ourselves travel to a new place) we become guarded and apprehensive. Will they try to change 'our' ways? Will they assume authority? What do they fear and revere? Do they pray to the same God, or do they pray at all?

Unrest
24" x 48"

Emerging from childhood, becoming aware of her surroundings. Do her observations frighten her? She seems conflicted. Does she have her own thoughts about a better future?