Paintings that have something new to say...

  

Sometimes I look at old paintings in my racks, and it feels like they're asking for the next chapter. The old story is done, and something new is needed. 

 This first painting was based on an old RCA Transmitting station in Point Reyes, at the end of a long avenue of cypress trees. I loved the house and the landscape, but it felt lonely. It felt like it was time for a party...

 

 

 

 

This painting was inspired by a building at Fort Point with long rows of doors. Back in 2023, I wanted to communicate the courage to look into the darkness, but three years later I'm more interested in looking for hope.

 

 

 

I loved the people in Dinner Party, Yellow Sky, but 7 years later I thought I could make the sky more dramatic.

 

 

This woman had been knocking for 5 years. It was time to open the door!

 I painted this wedding scene after a friend's wedding, but recently I decided that I want to broaden the scope, lengthen the table, and invite everyone in.

Trefoil Arch was inspired by the arch in Central Park, but the dark tunnel felt threatening. Here again, I want more hope these days.

 

And Point Lobos also needed more light and a different traveler.

 

In looking at Marc Chagal's paintings, I often see dates of his work that span years or even decades. I understand that now. The work keeps speaking and growing, reflecting the artist's journey.