Highlights

 "O Gentle Pioneer" 2009/2010

The title of this painting refers to Willa Cather's, O Pioneers! This painting is in memory of Marjorie Nicol, who was a gentle pioneer. Marjorie was a medical doctor in Sierra Leone, where she made the health of women and children her priority. Marjorie founded and was the director of The Planned Parenthood in Sierra Leone.

"Hold On (for G&G)" 2009

The body is used to symbolize both pathos and strength as the figure struggles to regain balance. 

Published in And Then, Volume 15, 2010

“A New Day”  2009

 The image comes from a photograph that I took from the television screen during President Obama’s inauguration.  The expressions on the couple’s faces capture the complex emotions that were felt by many Americans on that day.  On the faces of these two people, I saw their memories of the past, wonder and pride at the present, and hope for the future. It truly was the beginning of “A New Day.”  I sent a (giclee) ink jet print of “A New Day”  to the Obama family.