"To Live", oil on masonite, 12"X36", 2014
"To Live", oil on masonite, 12"X36", 2014
 "Cosmic Sea-Faring Peacock", oil on canvas, 18"X24", 2013
"Cosmic Sea-Faring Peacock", oil on canvas, 18"X24", 2013
 "Mother Nature", Oil on Canvas, 10" X 30", 2011
"Mother Nature", Oil on Canvas, 10" X 30", 2011
 "Mother Nature", 24" X 24", Oil on canvas, 2003
"Mother Nature", 24" X 24", Oil on canvas, 2003
 "Wave #3", Oil on Masonite, 36" X 48", 2016
"Wave #3", Oil on Masonite, 36" X 48", 2016
 Wave #2, 2010, Oil on canvas
Wave #2, 2010, Oil on canvas
 "Mother Earth, Father Sky and the Sun", Oil on canvas, 60" X 48", 2006
"Mother Earth, Father Sky and the Sun", Oil on canvas, 60" X 48", 2006
 "Spring #3", Oil on Masonite, 20" X 16", 2010
"Spring #3", Oil on Masonite, 20" X 16", 2010
 "Dusk #2", Oil on canvas, 24"X 36", 2006
"Dusk #2", Oil on canvas, 24"X 36", 2006
"Cat's Dream", Oil on Canvas, 78" X 54", 2000
"Cat's Dream", Oil on Canvas, 78" X 54", 2000
 "Cat Party", Oil on Canvas, 48" X 36", 2005
"Cat Party", Oil on Canvas, 48" X 36", 2005
 Predator and Prey (The Dance) #2, 2009, Oil on canvas
Predator and Prey (The Dance) #2, 2009, Oil on canvas
 "The Rainforest", Oil on Canvas, 72" X 48", 2005
"The Rainforest", Oil on Canvas, 72" X 48", 2005
 "Piggyback Gorilla", Oil on Masonite, 24" X 18", 2019
"Piggyback Gorilla", Oil on Masonite, 24" X 18", 2019
 "Polychrome Topiary", Oil on Masonite, 12" X 36", 2016
"Polychrome Topiary", Oil on Masonite, 12" X 36", 2016
 "King of the Forest", oil on wood board, 18"X24", 2019
"King of the Forest", oil on wood board, 18"X24", 2019
 "3 Camels", Oil on Masonite, 24" X 18", 2009
"3 Camels", Oil on Masonite, 24" X 18", 2009
 "The Crow and the Scorpion", Oil on Canvas, 24" X 36", 2005
"The Crow and the Scorpion", Oil on Canvas, 24" X 36", 2005
 "Run, Jump, Fly", Oil on Masonite, 24" X 24", 2014
"Run, Jump, Fly", Oil on Masonite, 24" X 24", 2014
 "Year of the Horse", Oil on Masonite, 12" X 36", 2014
"Year of the Horse", Oil on Masonite, 12" X 36", 2014
 "Hatch", Oil on canvas, 24" X 36", 2006
"Hatch", Oil on canvas, 24" X 36", 2006
 "Dusk #2", Oil on Canvas, 18" X 24", 2004
"Dusk #2", Oil on Canvas, 18" X 24", 2004
 "Dawn (The Rooster)", Oil on Canvas, 46" X 72", 2002
"Dawn (The Rooster)", Oil on Canvas, 46" X 72", 2002
 "San Diego", Oil on canvas, 24" X 30", 2004
"San Diego", Oil on canvas, 24" X 30", 2004
 "The Wave (Birth/Life/Death: Evolve #2)", Oil on canvas, 36" X 48", 1998
"The Wave (Birth/Life/Death: Evolve #2)", Oil on canvas, 36" X 48", 1998
 "Savannah"
"Savannah"
 "Wishfish #2", Oil on Canvas, 18" X 24", 2006
"Wishfish #2", Oil on Canvas, 18" X 24", 2006
 "Wishfish", Oil on canvas, 48" X 36", 2005
"Wishfish", Oil on canvas, 48" X 36", 2005
 "Metamorphosis #2 (Spring)", Oil on canvas, 16" X 20", 2004
"Metamorphosis #2 (Spring)", Oil on canvas, 16" X 20", 2004
"To Live", oil on masonite, 12"X36", 2014
"To Live", oil on masonite, 12"X36", 2014The drive to survive exists in all living things, from the macro to the micro. This painting is available as a print for purchase here.
"Cosmic Sea-Faring Peacock", oil on canvas, 18"X24", 2013
"Cosmic Sea-Faring Peacock", oil on canvas, 18"X24", 2013Waves crash against the breast of the cosmic peacock as alien-eye space pods encircle her neck and bat their lashes. 
"Mother Nature", Oil on Canvas, 10" X 30", 2011
"Mother Nature", Oil on Canvas, 10" X 30", 2011If Mother Nature could respond to the way humans have abused the environment, she might do this.
"Mother Nature", 24" X 24", Oil on canvas, 2003
"Mother Nature", 24" X 24", Oil on canvas, 2003Women give birth to life. Mother nature is the origin of all. 
"Wave #3", Oil on Masonite, 36" X 48", 2016
"Wave #3", Oil on Masonite, 36" X 48", 2016As the sun sets, a wave crashes near the shore.
Wave #2, 2010, Oil on canvas
Wave #2, 2010, Oil on canvasThis painting was commissioned by Brian Lee Smith. He wanted me to create a painting that incorporated some of his favorite motifs from my other paintings: waves, water, clouds and plants. This painting is available printed on clothing and other items here.
"Mother Earth, Father Sky and the Sun", Oil on canvas, 60" X 48", 2006
"Mother Earth, Father Sky and the Sun", Oil on canvas, 60" X 48", 2006
"Spring #3", Oil on Masonite, 20" X 16", 2010
"Spring #3", Oil on Masonite, 20" X 16", 2010The rising sun in the Spring shines down on new growth. Where there is life, there is hope.
"Dusk #2", Oil on canvas, 24"X 36", 2006
"Dusk #2", Oil on canvas, 24"X 36", 2006 The sun sets and night begins to fall.
"Cat's Dream", Oil on Canvas, 78" X 54", 2000
"Cat's Dream", Oil on Canvas, 78" X 54", 2000The Cat’s Dream is full of intrigue, adventure and, of course animals to hunt.
"Cat Party", Oil on Canvas, 48" X 36", 2005
"Cat Party", Oil on Canvas, 48" X 36", 2005This piece was a commission by a friend and includes portraits of all the important cats in his life. They are definitely having a good time.
Predator and Prey (The Dance) #2, 2009, Oil on canvas
Predator and Prey (The Dance) #2, 2009, Oil on canvasSeals move through the ocean in a balletic dance as they pursue their prey through the kelp forest.
"The Rainforest", Oil on Canvas, 72" X 48", 2005
"The Rainforest", Oil on Canvas, 72" X 48", 2005All sorts of exotic creatures are represented in this painting of a South American rainforest which is home to the largest diversity of species in the world.
"Piggyback Gorilla", Oil on Masonite, 24" X 18", 2019
"Piggyback Gorilla", Oil on Masonite, 24" X 18", 2019I saw a documentary about an adult male gorilla who adopted an abandoned baby gorilla in the wild. He didn’t have to and, usually a male gorilla probably wouldn’t, but this particular gorilla was compelled.
"Polychrome Topiary", Oil on Masonite, 12" X 36", 2016
"Polychrome Topiary", Oil on Masonite, 12" X 36", 2016As an artist I have the ability to re-imagine nature in anyway that satisfies me. In this case, I wanted to create a multi-colored flower/tree. Prints of this painting are available for purchase here.
"King of the Forest", oil on wood board, 18"X24", 2019
"King of the Forest", oil on wood board, 18"X24", 2019Escorted by a fleet of butterflies, the King of the Forest nobly prances through a clearing in the trees.
"3 Camels", Oil on Masonite, 24" X 18", 2009
"3 Camels", Oil on Masonite, 24" X 18", 20093 Camels brave the desert winds on a clear night.
"The Crow and the Scorpion", Oil on Canvas, 24" X 36", 2005
"The Crow and the Scorpion", Oil on Canvas, 24" X 36", 2005The Crow believes he’s about to get a delicious meal, the Scorpion has other ideas. Life and Death in the flick of a tail.
"Run, Jump, Fly", Oil on Masonite, 24" X 24", 2014
"Run, Jump, Fly", Oil on Masonite, 24" X 24", 2014As the horse hits its top speed and leaps, a wing begins to sprout from his side so he can take flight. Prints of this painting are available here.
"Year of the Horse", Oil on Masonite, 12" X 36", 2014
"Year of the Horse", Oil on Masonite, 12" X 36", 2014Painted during the Year of the Horse according to the Chinese zodiac, the horse is revered for being strong and free. Prints of this painting are available here.
"Hatch", Oil on canvas, 24" X 36", 2006
"Hatch", Oil on canvas, 24" X 36", 2006The baby bird finally breaks its way out of its shell. Its eyes are shut and it is defenseless. It is the first day of its life. Hello, cruel world. 
"Dusk #2", Oil on Canvas, 18" X 24", 2004
"Dusk #2", Oil on Canvas, 18" X 24", 2004The moon rises as the sun sets over the ocean.
"Dawn (The Rooster)", Oil on Canvas, 46" X 72", 2002
"Dawn (The Rooster)", Oil on Canvas, 46" X 72", 2002The sun rises and the rooster wakes to greet a new day.
"San Diego", Oil on canvas, 24" X 30", 2004
"San Diego", Oil on canvas, 24" X 30", 2004 I was born and raised in San Diego. To me, it is a beautiful         pearl on the coast of the U.S. 
"The Wave (Birth/Life/Death: Evolve #2)", Oil on canvas, 36" X 48", 1998
"The Wave (Birth/Life/Death: Evolve #2)", Oil on canvas, 36" X 48", 1998Water rises to form a wave (birth). The wave moves closer         to shore and crests (life). The wave crashes in on itself (death) and         the water rises again repeating the cycle until it crashes on the shore         (Enlightenment).
"Savannah"
"Savannah"The long neck of the giraffe allows it to reach the highest leaves on the tree. Elephants and lions are also visible if one looks hard enough across the savanna. Prints of this painting are available for purchase here.
"Wishfish #2", Oil on Canvas, 18" X 24", 2006
"Wishfish #2", Oil on Canvas, 18" X 24", 2006Bubbling up from the mouth of the wishfish, a golden key with a dollar sign keychain floats up towards the surface of the water and the sailboat anchored above. 
"Wishfish", Oil on canvas, 48" X 36", 2005
"Wishfish", Oil on canvas, 48" X 36", 2005In the tales of many cultures, a fish will often appear to a fisherman and offer him wishes. Each air bubble signifies a personal wish of mine: love, recognition, financial success, and mastery of my own time.
"Metamorphosis #2 (Spring)", Oil on canvas, 16" X 20", 2004
"Metamorphosis #2 (Spring)", Oil on canvas, 16" X 20", 2004The egg becomes a caterpillar. The caterpillar becomes a chrysalis. The chrysalis becomes           a butterfly. The gnarled stump produces leaves. The beating heart of           life and transformation steadily pumps. 
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