My first paintings as I worked on a BFA at UNC-Greensboro. Realism was not in vogue - I was told that I should have been apprenticed to Andrew Wyeth instead of attending university!
My family vacationed for years in a small cottage on Holden Beach, NC. SO quiet & peaceful - great place to relax & enjoy the beach, water, & all the sounds of the seaside.
My "self portraits" are definitely not traditional!
Fort Caswell, at Southport, NC, was where I spent a week in the summers at camp at the Baptist Assembly there when I was a kid. Later I found it to be a rich source of inspiration for art!
Becton Park was one of the first "modern" developments nearby. The design had a "Twilight Zone" feel - mostly identical houses unified by scallop fences.
Some of the best times of my life were spent sailing on Lake Norman, before too much "civilization" moved in. Peace and tranquility in abundance - I enjoyed it alone or with dogs or humans!
Old Salem was a favorite place to visit on my frequent trips to Winston-Salem, NC, when I was showing my work there on a regular basis. It was a wonderful step back in time!
Throughout my career I have painted doors of all kinds, some religion-inspired or literature related, some psychological, and some, just interesting doors!
I love to paint flowers, but rarely in a traditional sense. I concentrate on the beautiful lines, curves, and shadow and light playing over them.
On a weekend visit to lovely old Charleston, this particular stretch of Meeting Street got my attention!
Always had a secret desire to cut loose & react to life by slinging paint - wasn't my nature, but my dogs are Expressionist experts & let me use photos of their "nose art" to take off!
Beautiful jewelry inspired by my dog-assisted digital works. Results are amazing!