Paintings Portfolio
Available as fine art reproductions
Dear Friends,
Here are a few of my paintings that have found new homes,
However, they continue to bring joy as fine art prints.
While the originals have sold, I retain the copyright to all of my images.
If you’re interested in purchasing a print, feel free to give me a call, and we can work out the details.
I currently accept payment via Venmo or Zelle. Thank you for your interest and support!
Large White Cat
w20″x h16″ Oil on canvas – Available only as a fine art reproduction.
Our large white barn cat, Whitey, posed for this painting. He didn’t have pink cheeks, but most of the characters in my work do, to symbolize their basic, loving, pure nature. He had the most wonderful, large, soft paws and cast a big shadow. This version of Whitey, is simplified, much more stylized. I love his big blue shadow.
The Burial of the Sardine- after Goya.
w40″x h32″ Oil on canvas- Available only as a fine art reproduction.
When I learned that Goya made a painting called “The Burial of the Sardine”,
I had no option but to create one of my own. I was riding a train up the California coastline, reading André Malraux’s “The Voices of Silence”.
No picture, just that intriguing title.
I made a quick drawing of the Sardine in my sketchbook. Later, when I finally did see Goya’s version, I borrowed his colors and greatly modified his composition. For Goya, the “Burial of the Sardine” was a Spanish celebration that marked the end of festivities before the 40 days of Lent. My version is more literal; they all seem so anguished by the death, only the sardine is gleeful.
By the Light of the Moon
w42″x h36″ Oil on canvas – Available only as a fine art reproduction.
This painting has lots of layers and lots of struggles in it. The Violinist is playing with all the passion of his or her heart, for the sorrows of the world. The Moon shining down and Cat looking on are saying not to worry, there is a plane of existence where all is in harmony, despite any appearances to the contrary.
St.Francis, Speaking With the Birds
w16″x h14″ Oil on canvas – Available only as a fine art reproduction.
I have loved St. Francis since I was a kid, because of his sweet humility and his love for animals. Several years ago, I visited the Assisi Cathedral in Italy. A heavy old habit St. Francis had worn was on display in a large, wide display case. It had been patched and re-patched so many times that you could hardly see the original material. He is wearing it here as he speaks to the birds about giving thanks to the Sustaining Infinite.
Perfect Balance
w24″ x h26″ oil on canvas – Available only as a fine art reproduction.
The light that these two are reflecting and heading towards is different from what most beings on the small blue Earth are seeing. For them, the moon is full and the possibilities are endless, what a night!
According to Apache lore, white spots indicate the purity of the being sporting them. Purity of the mind – cleared of anger, doubt, fear, resentment, envy, etc, and understanding that we are spiritual beings. It all has to do with what we think. Could it possibly be that when we strip away our false concepts and limitations, we all have a Buddha nature?
Well Being
w23″x h26″ Oil on canvas – Available only as a fine art reproduction.
You may find your own story in this painting; I see a person who was feeling lost or sad, as we all do at times. Enter “the Cat,” exuding well-being, love, harmony, and kindness. Now our person has resolved the doubt, fear, or worry as the cat beams in the background. A few days after finishing this painting, I was walking in a park and met a woman who looked and was dressed almost the same as this person!
Blue Cat, Watching
w23″x h26″ Oil on canvas – Available only as a fine art reproduction.
The only story behind this image is my love for cats, for all creatures, truly, and how darling they can be.
The Bribe
w42″ x h36″ oil on canvas – Available only as a fine art reproduction.
The Bribe comes out of some deep dark place in my mind…
I love animals dearly, but every once in a while I feel a desire to be a bitplayfully fiendish. Just a tiny bit, not in any way harmful. Why is this person bribing this dog?
Pixie, portrait
w20″x h16″ Oil on canvas – Available only as a fine art reproduction
Portrait of a lovely kitty. I don’t mind doing portraits if there are several photos of them in their environment. Just another reason to paint a cat.
Cat-Moon-Bowl
w20″x h16″ Oil on canvas – Available only as a fine art reproduction.
Portrait of a darling kitty named Eva.
Chinle Dog
w28″ x h26″ oil on canvas. – Available only as a fine art reproduction
Near Canyon de Chelly is a small town, Chinle, on the Navajo Reservation in New Mexico. Sadly, there is a great deal of poverty, along with the great Navajo sense of humor and beautiful traditions.
A friend and I stayed in a hotel near the canyon for a couple of nights. Several mama dogs were skulking around the doors, looking for handouts. This painting shows one of them, with a nice smooth brown coat, wishing for something to eat, and her shadow checking out a food bowl. Behind them is a spirit dog, who knows that at another level, everything is okay, and all is well.
Designed for Listening
w14″ x h11″ oil on canvas – Available only as a fine art reproduction
Cats are listening even when they seem to be sleeping. Most of us humans are sleeping when we seem to be listening. The empty bowl represents a quiet, open mind and an attitude of listening. Both are helpful qualities for getting along in this world.
From the “Cat and Bowl Series.”
Are You Listening?
w10″ x h8″ oil on canvas – Available only as a fine art reproduction
This painting is from my Cat and Bowl series — a lighthearted exploration of the art of listening. In my personal mythology, empty bowls represent a state of mind that is open, quiet, receptive, and deeply attentive. And cats, of course, are enduring symbols of well-being.
