We can imagine the moment when Lao Tzu left his ancient kingdom during the warring states period of 6th century BC in China and a soldier asked him if he could write him a book on how to live life. Hence Lao Tzu began the writing of his famous book “Tao Te Ching.” Original is 18 x 24 in.
Taking earthly colors and putting them together in a haphazard linear random chaotic form can become a visual stimulation. Original is 30 x 30 in.
Celebrating the music of “The Blues” musician Robert Johnson. Original is 24 x 30 in.
Whatever your religious beliefs the concept of God may one day morph into one idea for all peoples who believe in the idea. Original is 18 x 24 in.
The Buddha said “To live is to suffer.” Somewhere on the sands of Asia a monk finds wisdom, enlightenment and tranquility even in his harsh desert world for he knows that his life is one of many to come. Original is 28 x 39.5 in.
Celebrating the music and life of the eccentric musician dubbed “The King of Funk” in a 70’s retro-style iconic pop genre poster type theme. Original is 30 x 40 in.
When we take a walk in the woods on a winter night and look up we can see and feel the moon’s dominance as if we were walking through some other world. Original is 30 x 40 in.
Titled, “Card Player No. 2” in a semi-postimpressionist style. A busboy and an accountant play cards in semi-intoxicated escapism. Original is 24 x 32 in.
Looking out at a misty sunset behind the trees you can find a few minutes of beautiful tranquility. Original is 20 x 24 in.
We can imagine a mystical timeless vision of Arabian traders journeying across the Sahara desert on their way to Baghdad. Original is 24 x 34 in.
A young girl plays with her toys in happy solitude as to express a world of her own creation and our childish desire to return to our youth and escape the realities of adulthood existence. Original is 24 x 18 in.
The skull represents death, the flower represents life. Put in a repetitious pattern form we are reminded that life can be beautiful and short. Original is 20 x 24 in.
Our minds can get overloaded with thoughts and ideas. Visualizing anxiety or a crowded mind or to many options like an overflowing idea heap. Original is 27 x 39 in.
The struggle between science and religion is a battle that still goes on in the world today. Original is 18 x 24 in.
Universal graphic language and street sign manipulation was always a hobby of mine as was being a disc jockey. Original is 30 x 30 in.
Titled, “The Shepherd”. Like a divine being the mystical shepherd sits on a rock under a tree overlooking his flock as to express the natural order of the universe. Original is 28 x 22 in.
Celebrating the life and music of the short lived folk music genius of Nick Drake. We can picture him making music somewhere in the English countryside. Original is 18 x 24 in.
Celebrating the life of Frank Sinatra in his early years we can imagine him rehearsing in some restroom stall of some unknown bar we can picture him beginning his career of musical genius. Original is 20 x 24 in.
“Flowers” was a painting assignment I did in art college many years ago. I had planned to paint over it to reuse the canvas however family and friends around me liked it and encouraged me to keep it. Personally I thought it was cliche but that’s the paradox of creating art. What you think is great work no one likes and what you don’t like everyone around you loves. Original is 30 x 40 in.
“Sanctuaries of Timelessness” is the second release of the Asian Fusion Art series. The expression conveys peaceful refuge from a rapidly changing world. The original is done in oils on 24 x 36 In.
Another attempt of a Rothko type of color composition and making chaos visually stimulating. Original is 30 x 40 in.
Celebrating the life of perhaps the greatest and most controversial philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. We can imagine him sitting by a river somewhere contemplating the meaning of life. Original is 27 x 39 in.
Searching the record store basement archives for that long lost forgotten treasure of sound is a blissful exploration for the disc jockey.
A celebration of the 18th century artist and poet William Blake. We can imagine him guiding us into a room of enlightenment. Original is 18 x 24 in.
A “Rothko” inspired attempt to capture the random essence of abstract painting. Visual stimulation doesn’t always need meaning. Sometimes random chaos is just visually stimulating. Original is 48 x 60 in.
Titled, “Winter Sunset”. When we look outside in the winter we can see the natural color compliment of blue snow and yellow sky exhibiting the brief and beautiful end of the day. Original is 22.5 x 35.5 in.
A rendition of a photograph taken on a tranquil sunset over a beach on Lake Huron. A moment where the entire world seemed to stand still. 20 x 24 in.
The celebration of music tends to be hyper glamorized and stylized. Forgotten are the countless bands that no one heard about who made music simply for the love of making music. I once had neighbors who had random bands practice music in their basement. Some of it was surprisingly good. Original is 24 x 30 in.
Searching the basement archives of the record store for that lost treasure of sound is the blissful exploration of the true disc jockey. Original is 30 x 30 in.
Capturing the pretty tranquility of a calm river in the fall with vibrant color expressing the tranquility of nature. Original is 24 x 32 in.
Titled : “Patriots” We can imagine the American founders in a tavern in Boston, Massachusetts in the 1770s.
I was once watching a news program and noticed an amazing backdrop. Assuming it was a photograph of Miami I made a visual copy in my head so I could duplicate and possess that image myself. Original is 23 x 39 in.
Much of classical Western Art depicts women wallowing in their goddess like sensuality. Here that goddess sensuality is put into a modern context. Original is 28 x 22 in.
“The Age of Self” illustrates the American conservative mindset of freedom, self-consciousness, the strive for a better existence, societal deconstruction and the riddance of god and government. promoted by the conservative fiction writer Ayn Rand. Original is 20 x 24 in.
The most beautiful thing in this world can be simply watching the summer sunlight reflecting through the leaves and trees with a peaceful glow. Original is 24 x 36 in.
A celebration of the Reggae musician Bob Marley. Original is 18 x 24 in.
An old experiment taking symbolism and 3-D art symbolizing anarchy and civilization. Original is 24 x 36 in.