This piece is based on one of my favorite artists Jasper Johns. I incorporated the cans as a point of departure and used the name of the Des Moines river as the reference point of the subject matter. At the time, the raccoon river was not the most pleasant to be around. Nobody would even think of swimming in and let alone drink the water from a can.Now, the city officials have realized the benefits of a healthy river and also for the economic benefits it has for recreation and business growth.

Raccoon River Water after John’s 18 x 24 Hand Colored Lithograph.

A PMS ATTACK22 X 15 WATERCOLOR

Using just letters- P- M- S and the use of color to evoke all the emotional connotations experienced on both sides of the attack.

EXIT PLAN 112 X 18 ½ LITHOGRAPH AND MIXED MEDIA

Combining architectural drawings and floor plans as a point of departure for possible other worlds or and exit from reality.

NOT THE SEA OF TRANQUILITYMONOPRINT 7 X 9

Color becomes an emotional way to express other realms of possibilities. Similarities to Kandinsky are expressed.

IN AND OUT 11 ½ X 16 WATERCOLOR

This is a companion piece that goes along with the work titled Coitus. (not Pictured) It is very similar to the PMS work only I used the letters coitus multiple times with different colors to evoke an emotional response to that word. This is a visual and it goes with the expression in and out.

GOD CREATES THE HORSE 49 X 62 ACRYLIC PAINTING. When I was in school before we could create any paintings, we had to submit numerous preliminary sketches of our ideas to our professor- before we could put any paint on the canvas. From these sketches ,we had to explain the color schemes, themes , title , emotions and any ideas conceived to the viewer. So I thought, “What If “ God had to have a sketch book before He created anything. There are some humorous elements in the painting as well.

PORTRAIT OF A GIRL 8 X 10 WATERCOLOR

Combing the use of color to create a portrait that conveys more of the personality of this girl.

Norma’s Glamour Shot 14 x 16 Mixed media

Portrait of Marilyn Monroe.

The title Glamour Shot usually represents a good clean, and perfect image. Today’s standard photo shopped. Upon closer inspection’ the image reveals and conveys the inner turmoil and personality struggles Norma experienced. This picture conveys a thousand words.

DUROC’S 10 ½ X 9 ½ ETCHING

  Who doesn't like bacon in their original state?

NOT AN EXIT    7 1/2 X 9 ½ MONOPRINT AND INK

Imagine what it would be like to be out in space and different places in space. Can we get out?

WOMEN IRONING TO WOMEN FIXING CARS. ETCHING  8 ½ X 8 7/8

 Originally a Picasso painting from his blue period, I wanted to expand on the idea and fact that women now and do have so many more career options that are not gender specific.  

WHAT A PAIR 14 ½ X 11 ¼ ACRYLIC PAINTING

 A Play on words and image to elicit  a different  meaning and connotation from the expression.

SECTION A- 15 THIRD FLOOR PLAN ETCHING  8 X 16 ½

Etching  8 x 6 1/2   Using architectural drawings and color to explore other possible imaginative worlds.

PIECES OF 8 - THE COUNTDOWN. ETCHING/ WATERCOLOR  5 ½ X 8 ½

Have you ever felt you were behind the 8 ball?  The road to ruin?  Looking back at your life and wondering 'What If"...

…Look carefully at the images inside.