The Buffalo Soldiers were crucial to the expansion westward of the United States. These former slaves, Civil War combatants, demonstrated incredible bravery and resilience. Surviving racism and segregation throughout their service, they earned the respect of peers and enemies. Their capacity for endurance with honor and integrity is a testament to the indomitable nature of the human spirit. (2025)

Friend, compatriot, fellow countryman, neighbor. Also, a nickname for the great roadrunner of the American Southwest. The medicine bird brings luck, speed, endurance, and protection. A spiritual talisman who insists you trust your instincts. May you always have Paisanos in your life! (2025)

The red-tailed hawk is sacred to many tribes. They feel it is a sign that positive changes are on the horizon and we need to be open to new opportunities. This messenger symbolized visionary power, balance, and purpose. Keep an eye out the red-tailed hawk. The times they are a changing. (2025)

The Lion, a symbol of courage and bravery. Powerful and wild, the King of the animals faces life's challenges with nobility and serenity. May we all have the strength to face our problems with such majestic grace. (2025)

Buffalos are known to instinctively charge into storms. This allows them to quickly pass through and minimize the time spent experiencing its effects. We could all use this courage to be the buffalo and face life's storms head on. (2025)

In this study of sunflowers, the patterns of seeds follow the Fibonacci sequence, or 1,2,3,5,8,13,21,34,55,89,144...the spirals in the center generate from this with two sets of curves winding in opposite directions stretching out to the petals. The golden ratio is everywhere in nature, pinecones, tree branches, plant leaves, flower petals and the human body. Not only are these flowers pure happiness and a gift of creation, but they are also a mathematical marvel! (2025)

A beautifully gnarled old oak tree next to our house greets me every morning. I like to think she's the Tree of Forgiveness, gracing me with her power of love and gratitude. I hope I can learn from her and forgive anybody who ever done me any harm. That particular work is still in progress! (2025)

Just completed Fox and Grapes. Another famous Aesop Fable. The fox is completely exhausted trying to reach the grapes. After realizing he won't be successful, he deems the grapes "sour". Is that where the term "sour grapes" comes from? (2025)

Just days after making our new home in the Methodist Encampment in Kerrville, Tx, we woke to a newborn fawn cloistered in the grass next door. This beautiful hillside is bountiful in deer, sweet, welcoming neighbors, and the gracious ghosts of givers from the past. A place of healing, acceptance, growth and love. We couldn't have picked a better home! (2024)

Just finished this 5'x5' acrylic painting of bluebonnets and Indian Blankets in the forefront of Enchanted Rock in Fredericksburg, Tx. I gave the land a language that is a nod to its rich history and eternal presence. It was fun to live in the hill country flowers this January! (2024)

There is a Ray Wylie Hubbard song where he saw a dog chasing a rabbit. He asked the rabbit, "Are you gonna make it"? The rabbit said, "Well I got to"!

A study of 'Riddick', a friend's favorite cat. He does seem like a formidable character who still believes he's king of the jungle.

Desert Triptych: A study of the cycle of life in the desert. A Coyote eyeing a roadrunner who's eyeing a horny toad. We are either prey or hunter. If you don't know, you are probably prey.

Bugle Mist is a study of a bull elk. It makes me remember the fresh, crisp mountain air of Ruidoso and powerful beauty of these majestic creatures! So much fun to try and capture their magic!

Some dear friends took a leap of faith and moved to Cambodia. They bought land, built a house and embrace the jungle constant caressing their home. This is a study of their "Old Man Bee Tree", a freshwater mangrove with distinctive red bottle brush flowers housing a hive of pollinators in this paradise. I placed the bees in the Fibonacci sequence present in all of nature and even hid some Khmer symbols of "Om", the sacred sound of the Universe, representing past, present, an

Cool Hand Luke was instrumental in my young development. This movie showed me the importance of meeting injustice with determination, a strong sense of humor and the joy in existence. Life is a card game and we are all lucky enough to have a seat at the table! Fold, bluff, check or raise, just play your hand with grace, wit and love.

This painting is in celebration of our armored buddies who work while we sleep.

My daughter is a beekeeper and wanted me to celebrate these magical creatures. They are vital to our ecosystem and crucial for our survival. Without these masterful pollinators, we would perish. Life is perpetually delicate. We cherish each moment because our system is inherently fragile. We all exist because of each other. Let's always pollinate the seeds of growth and love.

A Day in the Encampment is inspired by a Huichol Indian painting we purchased in New Mexico. They were masters at narrating a story with line, shape and color. This is a celebration of the beauty in our neighborhood with the abundance of wildlife. It's like living in a Disney movie.

Inspired by a friend's beautiful photograph. She captured some amazing colors! Moments after she took the photo, the bison bounded up the riverbank and almost ran over her. Thanks Inga, so glad you survived!