There are two distinct yet interconnected visual motifs represented in the is series. The predominant motif is a continuation of the sheep series. As seen here, these paintings have taken on a decidedly different character, veering away from the pastoral towards a more ominous tone which is manifested in the violent landscape as well as the animals themselves which have evolved into a goat figure.

Although I chose to work with this imagery for purely personal reasons, and by no means consider my art work topical, current events have conspired to confirm and perpetuate the fear that is the inherent emotion in this body of work.

In contrast, the "New Grass" series is optimistic in nature. These are self portraits of my feet, an under appreciated part of the body in my opinion. My concern with this work is focused on the ideal rather than with emotional and psychological accuracy. I see these paintings as "sign posts" pointing the way towards higher aspirations.

The Gift I
1999, Oil on canvas
7 x 5 inches