Artist's Statement: Coelho’s statement fits the eyes of my son, who was the model for both of these portraits. As for the passage from Hugo, B’H’ my son is not poor, but those who know him would agree that the stars do pass through his soul. Mr. Cool Oil on Panel 18 x 24 in His Eyes Oil on Panel 14.25 x 17.5 Your eyes show the strength of your soul. Paulo Coelho The Alchemist What Is Love? I have met in the streets a very poor young man who was in love. His hat was old, his c

Artist's Statement: The subject of this portrait is the daughter of a friend of a friend. To me, the young woman is day dreaming, looking off into another world. Oil on Canvas 19 x 14.5 Beauty is the illumination of your soul. John O'Donohue, Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone. Audrey Hepburn Art as an Oasis™ Art as

Artist's Statement: The subject of this portrait is a good friend, in whom strength and calm inhabit beauty. Oil on Panel 19 x 23.5 in I will be calm. I will be mistress of myself. Jane Austen Sense and Sensibility She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that’s best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes; George Gordon, Lord Byron She Walks in Beauty Art as an Oasis™ Art as an Oasis is a series of occasional postings from

Artist's Statement: The model for this painting is now a fashion model in Chicago. While still in the Twin Cities, she posed for me for numerous paintings. One day, she arrived at my studio just after posing for a fashion shoot, still wearing beautiful flowers in her hair and an exotic scarf. I instantly took down the canvas I had been working on and set out to create an entirely different vision, which became this painting. Oil on Panel 18 x 22 in I know your soul. Everythi

Oil on Canvas 24 x 36 in A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles. Washington Irving prolific author of books, essays, stories (including Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow); perhaps the first true American writer There is a Fountain of Youth: It is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of the people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defe

Oil on Wood Panel 16 x 12 in Wine is sunlight, held together by water. Galileo Galilei Wine is the only artwork you can drink. Luis Fernando Olaverri What wine goes with Cap'n Crunch? George Carlin Art as an Occasional Medicine for Melancholy Like everyone else I know, these days I spend a lot of time worrying about the future. As what I hope to be an upbeat, if temporary, distraction, here is a painting, coupled to someone else's words of wisdom. #artasanoasis #fineart #wome