Artist's Statement: Fall has left very few leaves in these trees; despite the still-green moss, the emptiness connotes loneliness. At the same time, the emptiness allows a view upwards, towards the heavens, which almost calls to the viewer to climb. Oil on Linen 30 x 24 in If lightning is the anger of the gods, then the gods are concerned mostly about trees. Lao Tzu You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars. In the noisy confusion of life, keep pea

Artist's Statement: The model for this painting is one of my very favorites – my daughter. She is an individual of remarkable depth, who is capable sometimes of such joy as to seem magical. Oil on Wood Panel 36 x 12 in I feel like a part of my soul has loved you since the beginning of everything. Maybe we’re from the same star. Emery Allen contemporary author and poet Here was peace. She pulled in her horizon like a great fish-net. Pulled it from around the waist of the worl