Guardian Figure, latex paint on canvas, 55 x 43, 2022 This figure stands, stalwart and strong, arms out-stretched, defiant and bold. Protector, champion or guardian, its demeanor is one of firmness and resolution.
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This painting references a tale from Norse mythology. As the story goes, the god of thunder Thor was on a fishing trip with a conniving giant named Hymir. Upon rowing out further than the giant normally ventured, their ship entered the realm of the dreaded World Serpent, Jörmungandr. Thor dropped a line into the cold ocean with the head of an ox on the hook. The great serpent bit down on the hook and the sea became tossed with its writhing. Thor hauled the line in slowly and prepared to deal Jörmungandr a deadly blow, but Hymir cut the line at the last moment, releasing the great monster and allowing it to return and plague the gods at the end of time. Hauling up the Serpent, latex paint on canvas, 36 x 72, 2022 The result is a piece featuring the action of pulling something from below, hauling a great weight upward with immense strength.
Resting Spearman, latex paint on canvas, 36 x 48, 2022 Javelineer, latex paint on canvas, 72 x 36, 2022
This 3-panel triptych features a statuesque arm, not unlike the kind found in monuments at ancient places around the world: "Monumental Arm," latex paint on canvas, (3) 10x10" panels, 2021 "Winter Portrait," latex paint on canvas, 18 x 25, private collection, Ocean Grove, NJ
Conflicted man, latex paint on canvas, 30 x 48, 2021 Forerunner, latex paint on canvas, 48 x 30, 2021
Nemo propheta in patria, latex paint and graphite on canvas, 55 x 60, 2021 Mixed-media painting on natural canvas, inspired by the marble portraits of ancient Rome. The title of this large painting, "Nemo propheta in patria," is a Latin phrase that translates in English as: No man is a prophet in his own land.
Below; two simple mixed-media portraits in white on natural canvas, inspired by the marble portraits of ancient Roman citizens. Drawing 632, ink on paper, 9 x 12, 2021 Drawing 633, ink on paper, 9 x 12, 2021 Drawing 634, ink on paper, 9 x 12, 2021
The Madman II, latex paint on canvas, 72 x 36", 2021, private collection This painting was a revisiting of the theme from 2020's 'The Madman' pictured below: The Madman, latex paint on canvas, 30 x 48", 2020
Drawing 629, ink on paper, 9x12", 2021 Drawing 630, ink on paper, 9x12", 2021 Drawing 631, ink on paper, 9x12", 2021
Check out this short video of 3 quick gesture drawings: The broken man, latex paint on canvas, 36 x 48", 2021
A simple and suggestive painting, this figure's tale is told through its burdened shoulders, it's crossed hands and its tortured center. Drawing 614, charcoal & chalk pastel on black paper, 9 x 12", 2021, private collection, North Hollywood, CA
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