Waiting Room of the World is an expression of the idea that we are waiting to see the truths of this life that are currently hidden and will hopefully be revealed to us someday. Ruins hold a special significance. While appearing in nature as silent skeletons of history, they have the power of conjuring absolute ideas. ...

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The Aftermath of Grace. These images depict scenes of life from the viewpoint that we have no knowledge of beginnings or endings. We travel the earth experiencing common and uniquely human situations. Seven ideas are the focus; Wait, Communicate, Receive, Know, Suffer, Acknowledge, and Acquiesce. ...

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Affectionately referred to as Misfits. These images are not created within any grander concept. They are forever looking up to their more demanding siblings. ...

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Gothic Hollow is a reflection on Romantic Era concepts. Mainly focusing on a resurgence of hope in response to the cold rationality of the Age of Enlightenment. These images take the viewer back visually to that era and present the sublime aspects of humans dealing with larger truths on a personal level. ...

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The Trees series is an extension of an appreciation for the art of bonsai. Japanese rules of bonsai provide a guide for achieving valued aesthetics found in nature. The concept with these paintings is to take those ideals and put them back into nature. ...

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Fundamentals of art are found in the complex rendering of light and shadow. These images were created with charcoal and graphite. The drama achieved with charcoal can be compared to the refinement of graphite. Both have advantages to an artist. There are no tricks to hide behind with portriature. The artist's skill is laid bare for the viewer's judgement.  ...

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