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It is commonly assumed that anybody can produce abstract art. Apes, children or whoever move paint and the results are celebrated. Likewise, people who cannot read music, will write or play and again the results are recognized. I would suggest that abstract art, much like jazz for example, is not produced by random magic, but rather by competent practitioners who succeed through preparation.

My work has been figurative as I attempt to understand the medium and its mystery; its structure. This groundwork allows that at least the focus is defined. There is much to yet learn about color and line; subjects to communicate and describe.
 
 
Recent Works
 

harold
2008
20" x 16"

Vince
2008
16" x 12"

still thinking
2007
24" x 20"

gene
2008
18" x 14"

welles park
2007
24" x 20"
 
Figures
 

tension
2006
22" x 28"

still life with maggie
2006
20" x 16"

blue
2005
20" x 24"

better now
2005
20" x 24"

supine
2006
22" x 28"
 

the question
2006
20" x 24"

robe
2005
22" x 28"

reclined
2005
22" x 28"

quilt
2005
20" x 24"

waiting
2004
30" x 24"
 
Still Life
 

red onion
2005
12" x 12"

chile tomatoes
2005
12" x 12"

tomatoes
2005
12" x 12"

cabbage
2005
12" x 12"

julie's flowers
2006
11" x 14"
 

onions
2005
12" x 12"

scale
2006
11" x 14"

judy's eggplant
2005
12" x 12"

mixed fruit
2006
11" x 14"

containers
2004
18" x 24"
 
Urban Landscape
 

lincoln square
2005
20" x 24"

argyle
2004
24" x 28"

river bridge
2004
24" x 30"

foster shore
2008
11" x 14"

pet party
2007
18" x 18"
 
Abstract Works
 

emerging
2004
18" x 24"

sprouts
2005
24" x 30"

figure it out
1972
18" x 30"

digesting
2004
24" x 30"
 
 
Currently on Display
 

finish the pizza
2005
12" x 24"

infiltration
2007
24" x 20"