Imagination on The Wing

Deep Wood Secrets

Night Melody

Dance of the Luna

Migration

Before ALS stole the best of my hands, I had been doing a lot of paper sculpture, a medium I found I enjoyed more than my pastels and pencils. The possibilities seemed endless and exciting, taking my drawings and adding physical dimension.

The piece I was working on last remains unfinished in my studio. It was inspired by the magnificent migration of the Monarch butterfly from North America to Mexico. Rather than give up my idea, I thought I would try recreating the three dimensional concept in my computer and see what happened.

Fortunately, I had scanned and saved the wings and bodies I had drawn for the original and was able to use them for what you see here.

In our busy, fast paced lives, many of us miss the deep rhythms of our planet, the forces that drive these delicate creatures to undertake their perilous journey. They are an inspiration to us all.

Fire Dance

The dark woods whispered of old souls

Sitting by the fire

I heard them

They whispered and called me to the dance

Flames , hot and wild

Drew me up

I was fluid, free as leaves on wind

Soaring, spinning

Joining in an ancient rite

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Joy 2

Flex of muscle, stretch of limb

Leap and whirl on wish and whim

Emotion flows from depths not shown

Flesh responding, makes them known

The Children Shall Inherit

This painting was inspired by a photo taken by Mama P. As you know, the environment is a major issue with me and I can't help but worry for the innocents who will be left with the daunting task of saving our home. However, I have great faith in them as they are learning from our mistakes and some of them already have very strong ideals.