It Is Light That Defines Us
“The Collector”, oil on canvas, 60 x 50 inches, private collection "Life is made up of compromises," said his teacher. "You will learn that the world doesn't work that way," said his other teacher. "Yes, I know I said ‘always be aggressive when you are ahead,’ but make this an exception and be safe," said his …
Puccini oil on linen, 60 x 70 inches, private collection. As a pre-teen, I often felt an unbearable delight in things: There was a local sub shop run by a Sicilian man named Tony. Tony used imported Italian ingredients to make his submarine sandwiches, and the combination of rich flavors created an explosion in …
Idyllwild is a mythic place, if I were religious, I would say it one of God's gardens. Indeed, if you were to wander the remote paths, you might actually come across a forest nymph interacting with nature. This year I made friends with Katie Bolin and her mate Ivan Ellirand, starting with a life-size …