Inspired by a trip to Vienna. I was reminded of the real-life saga of Maria Altman’s quest to retrieve her...
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The juxtaposition between the Gothic Bohemian Madonnas in Prague, and the Neoclassic Madonnas in France are especially inspiring to me....
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Degas has always influenced my compositions, and my desire to capture a fleeting moment of repose. Details: Size: 36″ x...
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Details: Size: 43″ X 30″ Medium: Oil on Paper
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On the north-east corner of Prague Castle is the “Golden Lane”. The residence of Madame de Thebes, a famous clairvoyant...
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While exploring the Staatliche Museum in Berlin, I became enthralled with the painting “Virgin and Child” (the central panel of...
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A summer pilgrimage to the Louvre had me standing in front of the “Portrait of Monsieur Bertin” by Ingres. As...
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Details: Size: 18″ X 14″ Medium: Oil on Board
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Florence’s mystery and beauty were personified in one of my favorite models, Michelle. Details: Size: 27″ X 21″ Medium: Oil...
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In the Renaissance, young Florentine women would have portraits done when they were engaged. This portrait of Colleen is after...
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I was honored to paint the portrait of music director and businessman, John Daniels. The formal portraits of John Singer...
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The pilgrims making their way across the tidal flats to Mont-Saint Michel, France is still inspiring and uplifting. This pilgrimage...
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Ryann’s mother had just died before she traveled with me to Florence. I wanted to commemorate her beauty, her bravery...
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Vermeer painted “St. Praxidis” in the 17th Century, after an Italian painter, Felice Ficherelli. St. Praxidis was a Roman saint...
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This is a portrait of the elegant, talented and beautiful architect Susan Secoy Jensen. She is sitting in her favorite...
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Mother’s Lunch is the first in a series of still-life works reflecting 17th Century Dutch genre paintings. Instead of bread...
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This painting is reflective of the myth of Persephone. The four pomegranate seeds represent the fatal fruit that she ate,...
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The early morning market provided me with these luscious models. The cuisine of southern France is a vivid memory of...
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These culinary ingredients are so reminiscent of my journeys to France and my love of cooking. Details: Size: 11″ X...
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After reading “Winesburg, Ohio” by Sherwood Anderson I was compelled to paint this portrait of a friend’s child. She symbolizes...
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I finally traveled to the ancient Neolithic site of Brú na Bóinne, Ireland. More ancient than Stonehenge and the Egyptian...
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My friend woke up at 6am, to allow me to record her in the perfect light of dawn. The painting...
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The mystery and the beauty of this patio in Spain moved me to paint The Court of Myrtles (Patio de...
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Looking down from my hotel terrace, I could see this hidden cave that had once held the local citrus in...
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The early morning light and the red leather coach were perfect settings for this metaphorical painting. It was one of...
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Ruben’s depiction of Samson and Delilah at the National Gallery in London was my inspiration for this painting of love,...
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The manikin is a recurring theme in my artwork. In this painting, my mother is symbolized by the torn and...
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This painting reflects on the dilemma of being a woman. The woman huddles in fetal withdrawal, finding comfort in holding...
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Based on the Homeric legend of the Cup of Nestor: after a trip to Greece and Rome. Whoever drinks from...
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When I saw the ancient “Chain Dance” tomb painting at the National Museum in Naples, I was inspired to juxtapose...
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This symbolizes the merging of beauty, history and hope at Delphi. I’ve used lead White paint with glass to get...
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I’ve traveled to every major site in Greece, but none were as “magical” as the sanctuary at Delphi. Having read...
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I was inspired by the expansive spaces in the Picasso Museum at Antibes, France, and a favorite red-haired model. Details:...
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The manikin continues to play a critical role in many of my paintings. The distance of the manikin is critical...
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A friend’s sickness, a trip to Belgium, and Ruben’s magnificent Pieta paintings were my inspirations for this artwork. Details: Size:...
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This is a memory of what my first visit to Paris was like. I was excited, but also apprehensive about...
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The Vatican Museum was the “stage set” for this challenging. The painting was painted in my studio after many drawings...
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A long walk in Florence, in the late afternoon, led me to the Boboli Gardens. This beautiful setting seemed to...
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Tiepolo was “brought to life” by my artistic mentor, Don Lagerberg. After researching Tiepolo, and seeing the Wurtzburg Palace in...
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