C.G. Jung – The Red Book
As I stated in my previous post, I find the work of CG Jung intensely edifying and important to my own artistic path. That Jung painted was not unknown to me, as his mandalas and other iconic works...
View ArticleProject – Moonlit Maple: Carving out the tree
The underpainting is sanded bone black and the titanium white areas will be where the silvery moonlight shines, delineating the rough bark. The middle ground is sanded phthalo green yellow shade on...
View ArticleWitchfire
Shown horizontal, it is intended to be hung perpendicular. 12×48″ Acrylic on masonite Details: Top Center Bottom Painted for the fun involved with sanding and using complimentary colours. I have no...
View ArticleWalls, Bricks and Good Neighbours.
Written in 1964, during the Cold War, Jung makes some spectacular statements which resonate with the current state of affairs in this world. Whether we are talking about radical Islam, Iran or North...
View ArticleIrminsul
Mixed media on birch panel 14×18″ Finally finished and photographed in natural light. Now on to the next project…
View ArticleThe Black Angels – New Rock
The Black angels are a psychedelic band from Austin, Texas, and I like them because they remind me of the music I loved during the late 60′s and early 70′s. Having watched them open a concert with...
View ArticleProject Pointillism Pareidolia – Conflict
(1200×914) The figures have become distinct and now I’m wondering what is behind my decision to ‘see’ them in the first place. Could it be world events, such as the current North Korean situation or...
View ArticleMeet The Muses
(1154×1200) Did I ever mention that most of my inspiration comes from books? Well, If I did I apologize for my redundancies.
View ArticleNew Dawn – Healing Waters
16×20″ – acrylic on birch panel (reposted with more camera care)
View Article2013 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2013 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The concert hall at the Sydney Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about 31,000...
View ArticleInuit Artifacts -Walrus Harpoon
This harpoon is another stabbing tool, but the head is detachable from the wooden base. The rope, of course, is for hanging on to the walrus once it has been taken. Not something I’d ever be willing...
View ArticleInuit Artifacts – Bow and Arrow Quiver
Protecting both from the elements, the dual purpose carrier frees the hands while trekking across the tundra looking for geese, ptarmigan and other wildfowl.
View ArticleInuit Artifacts – Drill
The drill is easy to figure out as to how it is used. The little detached cup-like object is held in the palm of one hand and presses down on the top of the drill. With the other hand, the bow is...
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