A vessel contains something, the sea cannot be contained, metaphors for the ephemeral.
Splash of Tea, oil on panel, 16 x 20 inches
On view in Shimmering Light, my solo show at #PlusOneGallery in #London, through April 21.
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The Splash of Tea paintings are a return to my Tea and Sea series, with subtly shifted perspectives to capture the fleeting brilliance of sunlight sparkling on water.
On view at Plus One Gallery #London.
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My first solo show in London features paintings from my latest series, splashing teacups in sparkling light and water.
Shimmering Light opens at Plus One on March 18 ✨
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The only tree for over 250 miles, the Tree of Ténéré was a solitary acacia in the Sahara, the most isolated tree on Earth.
Acacia Lights and Cup, oil on panel, 12 x 12 inches
On view at Plus One Gallery in #London
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Baobab trees have been known to live over 2,000 years. Their name, from the Arabic أَبُو حِبَاب abū ḥibāb, means "many-seeded fruit."
Baobab Lights and Cup, oil on panel, 12 x 12 inches
On view at Plus One Gallery in #London
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On view in the Summer Group Show at Plus One Gallery in London until September 10:
Lost in the Desert with Glass and Cups, oil on panel, 36 x 24 inches
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From the Ancient Greek Ἦν γάρ ποτε χρόνος, "Once Upon a Time" begins a story with wonder and enchantment.
Once Upon a Time, oil on panel, 17 x 18 inches
On view at Plus One Gallery in #London
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Chiaroscuro, Italian for “light-dark," refers to this contrast in a painting. Ancient Greeks called it skiagraphia, "shadow-painting."
Neapolitan California Noir, oil on panel, 12 x 12
At Plus One Gallery in #London
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Abstract inspirations reflect the dreams of an unknown future.
Dark Ride, oil on panel, 18 x 24 inches
On view at Plus One Gallery in London
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Always look for symbols of adventure and inspiration.
Bobsled, oil on panel, 18 x 24 inches
On view at Plus One Gallery in London
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A symbol of happiness and sweet memories. Keep looking up.
Skyline, oil on panel, 18 x 24 inches
On view at Plus One Gallery in London
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Happy holidays! ✨
Now on view in the Christmas Group Show at Plus One Gallery in London:
Lost in the Desert with Glass and Cups, oil on panel, 36 x 24 inches
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