Reaching wildlife paintings Capturing the feeling of this

Capturing the feeling of this magical embodied art form was the goal

Often imitated but never duplicated

Therein lies the magic

whether they be human or otherwise

12x12 mixed media on wood panel

Reaching wildlife paintings Capturing the feeling of this36x48, oil on gallery wrapped canvas This pose is inspired by the famous Alvin Ailey ballet entitled Revelations. Though the colors in the performance tend to be muted to reflect the somber nature of the message about spirituality, struggle, freedom, and self determination, I try to re imagine these themes with the dancers in vibrant colors. I enjoy the tensions between the bright, beautiful colors and the somber yet powerful expressions on the faces