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“Life is like a carnival. When you are little, everything is smoke, mirrors, and illusions. Then you grow up.” – Linda Poindexter

Imagine when you were a kid and you’d go to the carnival or circus. All the colors seemed brighter and the rides were enormous. Your cotton candy was a fluffy piece of heaven. There were no calories to worry about and no dizzy spells from the rides. It was just a lively spectacle of imagination and fun!

This painting Carnival depicts animated scenes of a boisterous atmosphere. A sight that is charged up with energetic fusion and wild echoes of expression. The splashes of color expose the assembly of all the carnival artists and vendors hustling about, making magic happen for the youthful at heart.

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“There’s a sunrise and a sunset every single day, and they’re absolutely free. Don’t miss so many of them.” – Jo Walton

I’ve always wanted to dive into a sunset, getting lost in the colors as they melt the day into the night. Often times we forget to live in the moment as we throw ourselves into tomorrow’s plans and worries, wasting each sunrise and sunset without glancing at them. I think that those moments you spend watching the sun rise and set, each wave of color in the sky embeds itself into your soul and seeps into your dreams. The colors in this painting, like the sun rising and setting, are the emblem of your spirit keeping each day fresh and full of life.

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“You can’t keep the birds of sadness from flying over your head, but you can keep them from nesting in your hair.” – Sharon Creech, Walk Two Moons

We cannot control when bad things happen to us. Unfortunately, pain is inevitable. But dwelling in misery is optional. We can choose to view the brighter side of a difficult situation and create birds of paradise instead of sadness.

This painting is a tropical aviary of peaceful energy. It is a vibrant representation of paradise--a colorful atmosphere reminding us to seek the positive and overcome adversity.

Welcome to Spring, the season of re-birth and the awakening of life.

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“Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you.” – Walt Whitman

On the hottest day of any given year, the heat of a Rusted Sun spreads across the atmosphere as if it restrains itself from bursting into a blaze.

This remarkable sphere contains all the beauty and energy of the most prehistoric fires. The yellow flares against the dark crimson surface remind us of molten and the smoldering conception of a fiery planet.

Sometimes we need to gather our resources together and to build up energy for the demands of our lives. To harbor the forces within us before we take direct action.

The key is to never let those energies and passions die within us. Sometimes our circumstances prevent us from tending to our innermost desires. Sometimes we must be patient in the face of our responsibilities, and delay pursuit of our dreams. It is up to us to keep those dreams healthy and alive, to keep them from rusting in our spirits so that when the time is right we may go forward with confidence.

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"I can say that paintings are prayers, they have to do with anything that makes you wish for more than what everyday life provides." - Susan Rothenberg

Praying or meditating is a practice or discipline in the everyday lives of many people. To say that paintings are prayers is such a great comparison. Some paintings are like dreams or far away places that one would go to escape reality. Meditating or praying for something different to happen is like escaping into a dream. You lose yourself for a moment and long to be in another realm.

'Spirit Dance' is a painting which you could easily meditate on and allow it take you beyond the colors. It is uplifting and transcends a hopeful outcome.

Meditate on something inspiring today. Give your spirit a refreshing boost!

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“A desire to travel, to understand ones very own existence.” – Unknown

“Only the curious have, if they live, a tale worth telling at all.” – Alistair Reid

Wanderlust is an intense desire or impulse to travel.

We travel to be enlightened and to experience new adventures. We travel to find love. We travel to fill our souls with purpose and to overcome fears.

This painting is a lively collage of memories and footprints that I’ve created along my path of life. Seas, sunsets, and stars. Moments without words etched into my soul.

Adventure awaits you. Make wandering a new habit!

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"My soul is full of longing for the secret of the sea, and the heart of the great ocean sends a thrilling pulse through me." - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

A spindrift is the spray or mist of the sea from the crests of the waves by the wind.

This painting is called 'Spindrift' as it highlights the strengths between the sun, the sea and the wind. The colors are exaggerated to describe the majestic setting of the sun into the colossal depth of the sea to create a universal connection of power between these energetic forces.

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“The artist produces for the liberation of his soul. It is his nature to create as it is the nature of water to run down the hill.” – W. Somerset Maugham

During a lifetime of spiritual study and experience, I’ve become deeply influenced by the power of possibility. I devote much of my artistic expression to visual images of human intention and the necessary connections between action and purpose.

In Spring of 2006, I was searching for the essence of the authentic soul. In this work, I attempted to express the extraordinary elation that accompanies human transformation.

The bold colors in this painting command attention to what is happening within. The blending of red, orange and yellow signify the intensity and power of the experience. It is as though once acknowledged, the force of intention liberates the soul’s energy into the world, into decisive and positive action.

There is a mighty sense of release in this painting. I’d like to encourage you to liberate the power that lies dormant within your soul. This painting reminds us that this is not only a rewarding journey, but a necessary one.

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“There are dark shadows on the earth, but its lights are stronger in contrast.” – Charles Dickens

Nature is a frequent inspiration for my paintings. Whenever I find myself wondering what to paint, I never have to look far to find something intriguing in the world outside my window. I am forever fascinated with the beauty and power of the original creation, and the challenge of expressing my human reaction to this amazing design is both humbling and enlightening.

In my painting Aurora, I celebrate the eternal bond between earth and sky, and seek to blur the boundaries between them. Earth is our home and the sky is our playground. This divine relationship is older than history and shape the fabric of who we are and what we believe. Aurora depicts a loving connection of natural elements and encourages us to create these connections in our souls.

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"Passion is the genesis of genius." - Tony Robbins

Genesis is the point at which something comes into existence. This painting is a bold re-imagining of creation of the universe. It reveals the exact moment in which light and color were conceived. This powerful piece is a tribute to the handiwork of any genius. Whether it be art, music, poetry, architecture, etc., the root of any idea or concept is faith and passion.

May your undiscovered passion come into existence and bring you joy.

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