The Owl’s Flight Chronicles
My Chronicles…the stories that danced with me through the creative process
…the thoughts that linger behind the images
Pipe Dreams
"Pipe Dreams" is my homage to all the tales, life lessons, and accomplishments in a long life that can live quietly behind an old man's eyes. This gentleman’s weathered face tells of many years of adventure, travel, heartache, and grand passion. Memories and nostalgic...
Pipe Dreams (detail)
Retreat
A young girl finds a perfect hide-away in an old gnarled tree overlooking a rushing river. Look carefully and see if you can find the faces in the bark of the tree. 11"x 14" acrylic & oil on stretched canvas
Palila
My love of birds shows up on this oval canvas along with a wide-eyed girl named Palila (Polynesian/Hawaiian meaning "bird").
The Gateway
She is the keeper of the Gate...assisted by the oracle globe she carries and the all-seeing Gargoyle above. What lies beyond? Will you be allowed to pass? 11" x 14" acrylic on canvas.
Luna
Luna just seemed to evolve on her own. I'd been thinking about her for quite some time, so when I finally started putting paint on the canvas she came to life rapidly. There is much of innocence and coming of age in this painting. She is young and ageless at the same...
Fairy Moon
Moon-gazing is a fine occupation for anyone...even (and perhaps especially!) fairies. This piece is largely inspired by the famous painting, "Stars", by Maxfield Parrish.
Fairy Encounter
This is my idea of a secret garden. Somewhere that the fairies will come out to play, and are seen and admired by children who don't stop to question what they are seeing... they just enjoy! 16" x 20" acrylic on canvas.
Blue Goddess
This woman seems very strong, but gentle; a warrior, but feminine and beautiful. The cougar symbolizes coming into your own power...leaping at opportunities...taking charge of your life. Power can be asserted gently. There is strength and power in gentleness. 11" x...
Treasure in the Attic
A little girl discovers magic in a long forgotten attic trunk. 8" x 10" oil on canvas.
The Guardian
On a journey under an impossibly colored, magical sky, this raven haired woman is richly dressed and obviously of some importance. Accompanied on her travels by the watchful moon-maiden, she passes sentries in the form of the owl and the tree adorned with many faces....
Winter Waning
I picture myself snuggled down in that cabin watching the snow melt...the river start to run...and knowing that spring is slowly headed my way. You can almost hear the "quiet" looking at this piece. 16" x 20" acrylic on canvas
Spiral Mermaid
A beautiful, whimsical mermaid collecting treasures with dolphins swimming playfully in the background. 8" X 10" oil on canvas
Mermaid Rock
I am a long time mermaid fan and this brightly colored rock has lived on my front porch for years.
Wolf Rock
Our daughter loves wolves and this rock is a special favorite of hers.