"Letting Go of the Past"

These creatures, with skull-adorned horns, represent the ritual of shedding the past. The skulls—old lessons learned—drop to the ground, and new growth appears, strong and resilient. This is the cycle of death and renewal involving every aspect of life.

Original acrylic painting on Canson archival 100% cotton heavy weight paper mounted on a wooden panel. It's ready to hang by the attached picture wire on the back. The dimensions are: 30” x 22” x 1"

Each of my paintings is a collection of under paintings. I build up layers of paint and texture before I introduce a figure. This provides a rich backdrop for the image to live on. It also helps me to mentally prepare for the story I'm about to tell.

The symbols I use create a pictorial language that I share with my audience. Each piece is a unique expression of my response to my inner world and the world around me.