Winter Notes on Summer Impressions... Austrian diplomat Augustin de Mayerberg was sent 1661-1662 by Emperor Leopold I to mediate in the fight between Russia and Poland over the Ukraine. The diplomatic mission failed but one happy result was this…
The Double... The statue of The Bronze Horseman (= Peter the Great, the inspired hero, rash, speedy, proud, majestic, handsome, and yes, six and a half feet tall in real life!) symbolized a powerful upsurge in Russian energy (and the horse and his…
This piece is based on an original smaller collage work. The materials were carefully selected to reflect a feeling of peace and beauty to create a calming yet fulfilling auora. The playful scale adds to the mystical elements of this work as it…
Done in the winter, Autumn Light is nostalgia for the less harsh cousin, the fall. As colors turn red, brown, orange, and rust, everything is in flux. This painting is an attempt at capturing a moment in transition. When the mountains are positioned…
This painting is inspired by the sisterhood that women experience. Specifically the way that my friends and I come together. Each person brings their own unique ‘vibe’ that creates a beautiful, shared experience. The girls in the painting have a…