Angry Rooster, one of a series, colored pencil and ink on Bristol board
Samurai Jack was the title character in an animated series created by the great Genndy Tartakovsky. In the background of this future-dystopian world depiction is his nemesis, the evil sorcerer Aku. This fan art is a mosaic of 1800+ tiles cut from hotel keycards that I collected during 13 years of corporate travel, on Masonite.
Science Fish was conceived as a whimsical poke at, and gift for, my highly-accomplished eldest daughter, who has a Master’s in Biology and works as a Program Manager and Communications Director for an AI (Artificial Intelligence) non-profit. It’s made from a variety of exotic woods, acrylics, and a signed Russian bank note (for the eye).
Science Fish’s (there’s a word you don’t see very often) secret is revealed when you lift his bottom fin.
Cave Fish in mid-century modern style. Walnut, Cherry and Maple, enamel paint on Masonite in a Black Walnut frame
Prosthetic Fingers I became aware of prosthetic fingers when I lost the tip of my left forefinger in a shop accident in January of 2018. (I know you’re thinking table saw, it was a jointer.) I made these as a social commentary on vanity and the desire to fit in—a more difficult feeling to vanquish than one might imagine when you suffer a disfiguring accident, no matter how minor. Carved from wood, except the “ivory” one in the front, which is Tagua Nut.
Three Fishes, mid-century modern styled exotic woods on linen in a Black Walnut frame
Hornbill, one of a series, colored pencil on Bristol board
Jack, Jack, Jack! Another Samurai Jack mosaic, this one made with paper tiles cut from a National Geographic magazine
Ray Charles In memoriam of this amazing musician
Santa Claus is coming to town! Pen and ink, watercolor on paper
Cave Fish Studios art fair display signage. Exotic wood and pyrography on Pine.
Ring Tray, simple and elegant, Padauk
Wood Studies are an exercise in understanding the innate qualities of various woods and, for me, mesmerizing