Oil on canvas.

48x36"

The Irish culture is full of folklore and myths. The sidhe (wee folk, fairies) have many entrances to the otherworld such as in burial mounds, under water and even at the base of Fairy Trees. These gateways are extremely important for the movement of the wee folk so they are heavily protected by magic. Some believe if you damage or cut down a Fairy Tree you’ll be faced with a life of bad luck. People leave prayers, gifts or personal tokens attached to the tree branches in the hope of receiving healing, good fortune or having a wish come true.

Oil on canvas.

25x36"

Nothing like trekking through a beautiful hiking trail on a bright, warm, autumn day. Feeds the soul.

Oil on canvas.

30x48"

Naples is an enigma, a place that stirs quick emotions. Its Old Town is a tangled web of tiny, narrow streets and alley ways. Look up: you see laundry hanging from most balconies. Look down: watch your step, there is uneven or broken pavement instead of sidewalks. Look around: the vertical landscape is covered with graffiti. Every available space is a canvas for expression in words and illustrations. Stop, listen: loud voices and Vespa motors echo up to the highest floors of the congested living quarters. It is the good, the bad and the ugly of all cities.

Oil on canvas.

36x48"

Hearst Castle Grounds
San Simeon, California
La Cuesta Encantada, “The Enchanted Hill” high above the ocean at San Simeon, was the creation of two extraordinary individuals, William Randolph Hearst and architect Julia Morgan.

Oil on canvas.

36x48"

Iceland is a landscape that has inspired thousands of legends and brings to mind a multitude of your childhood fairytales. According to one study, up to 72 percent of people in Iceland believe in elves, trolls, and the huldufolk, or “hidden people”. Huldufolk apparently look just like us but live in a different dimension inside rocks. Iceland is a land of contrast - land of ice and fire - legends and very modern technology.

Oil on canvas (framed).

40x30"

Old quarter or “36 Old Streets”
Everything all around is always moving, on wheels, scooters, motor bikes, cars, bicycles, coming at you from every direction.
There are very few traffic signs and no visible speed limits.
Beep, “behind you.” Beep, “passing you.” Beep,”go ahead.”
Beep, “thank you.” BEEP “out of my way.”
A city of constant activity, day and night.

Oil on canvas.

36x48"

The Andean people of Peru celebrate Pachamama (Mother Earth) and the three pachas (worlds).
The three levels of existence are Hana Pacha (the upper world inhabited by the superior gods), Kay Pacha, (the world of our everyday existence) and Ukhu or Urin Pacha (the underworld inhabited by spirits of the dead, the ancestors, their overlords and various deities having close contact to the Earth plane).

The upper world represents the future, the middle world is the present, and the lower world is the past. One goes through each stage of life from birth to death.

Oil on canvas (framed).

24x24"

Hot dry day in Provence. This door is well weathered by the elements of time. Yet the red retains an intensity. The foliage manages to thrive in the rock and dust.

Oil on canvas (framed).

20x24"

Nearly every window (and shutters) in the south of France are painted this particular blue: unmistakable, milky, thick and luminous.

Oil on canvas (framed).

30x30"

• Concrete faced with Trajan brick
• Adorned with white Pentelic marble (Greek marble)
• Originally a temple to all the Gods
• Converted to a church
The Pantheon was for centuries a source of materials, the marble for new buildings. The contrast of the white marble and the ancient underlying brick inspired this detail of a very important historical Roman structure.

Oil on canvas.

48x36"

Bright selection of textiles and wares on display for the tourists in Cusco Peru
The contrast of the structure of the market with some disrepair and the eye catching display of goods inspired this composition.

Oil on canvas.

36x48"

Portugal in general has experienced financial challenges and Coimbra, a university town, is getting back up on its feet economically. This is a simple scene during a walk through the quiet streets on a hot summer's day.

Oil on canvas.

36x36"

Detail of a city home in Lisbon was inspired by the sunny day during a wander in a quiet neighbourhood. The sunny yellow, the well worn entrance to a residence with two well cared for potted trees welcoming any guests.

Oil on canvas (framed).

72x30"

What hardships and losses has this woman has suffered? And the young girl, are her hopes and dreams as delicate and fleeting as the butterflies? Weaving skills and knowledge have been passed on from generation to generation. Government village weaver projects are a series of initiatives to create economic opportunities for artisans. The patterns and colours of the textiles on display for any tourist traffic are in stark contrast against the dusty dry countryside.

Oil on canvas.

36x60"

Montage referring to Japanese gardens, religious elements, customs and history

Oil on canvas.

48x48"

After a breathless climb up an endless staircase in Cusco this weather worn door stands against the elements. The woman carrying her goods shows the strength of the Inca lineage. From this top level of the city we are looking at the rooftops, mountains and stair access.