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Pigment and varnish on wood panel
10"x10"x2"
Pigment and varnish on wood panel
10"x10"x2"
I am interested in exploring the notion of Time Portals. Addressing it is a doorway, gate, or entrance, especially a large and imposing one. During my time exploring and reflecting, the portal also becomes any point or place of entry, as one where nerves, vessels, enter an organ. Portals can represent vortices of energy, which allow matter to travel from one point in time to another. One obvious reason to linger in a portal is to give one the enjoyment and peace of being transported to another world. See Blog for interesting article about Time Portals.
Rain Collection
Fiberglass, varnish and pigment
Image size: verticals 2mx1m. horizontals 1mx2m
Why it rains more on mountainsides?
When air rises, its temperature falls. Warm air can hold more water vapor than cold air can, so reducing the temperature of the air raises its relative humidity (RH), which is the amount of water vapor present in the air as a percentage of the amount needed to laureate the air at that temperature.
There is an altitude at which the RH in fishing air reaches 100 percent, and the air becomes saturated. This is called the “lifting condensation level.” When air rises above the lifting condensation level, its water vapor starts condensing to form clouds. When the clouds are big enough, their droplets or ice crystals merge until they are heavy enough to fall as rain or snow. No cloud forms or precipitation falls from air in which the RH is below 100 percent.
As air approaches the mountain it is forced to rise in order to cross the high ground. This is called ‘orographic lifting’ (from the Greek words oros, meaning ‘mountain,’ and graphs, meaning ‘writing’ or ‘written’.) The air is dry until it is lifted above the lifting condensation level when cloud starts to form and precipitation begins to fall on the mountainside. The air continues to rise and more cloud forms. This intensifies the precipitation, but only on the mountainside, fine weather continues over the low ground.
When the rising air reaches the top of the mountain, it may continue to rise or may subside down the opposite side (lee) of the mountain. It is continues rising, eventually it will lose enough water for precipitation to end, although cloud may extend some distance on the lee side. If the air subsides, it will sink below the lifting condensation level once more. Precipitation will then cease, and the cloud will dissipate as its droplets evaporate. The overall result is that mountainsides receive more precipitation than the low ground surrounding the mountain does.
When air rises, its temperature falls. Warm air can hold more water vapor than cold air can, so reducing the temperature of the air raises its relative humidity (RH), which is the amount of water vapor present in the air as a percentage of the amount needed to laureate the air at that temperature.
There is an altitude at which the RH in fishing air reaches 100 percent, and the air becomes saturated. This is called the “lifting condensation level.” When air rises above the lifting condensation level, its water vapor starts condensing to form clouds. When the clouds are big enough, their droplets or ice crystals merge until they are heavy enough to fall as rain or snow. No cloud forms or precipitation falls from air in which the RH is below 100 percent.
As air approaches the mountain it is forced to rise in order to cross the high ground. This is called ‘orographic lifting’ (from the Greek words oros, meaning ‘mountain,’ and graphs, meaning ‘writing’ or ‘written’.) The air is dry until it is lifted above the lifting condensation level when cloud starts to form and precipitation begins to fall on the mountainside. The air continues to rise and more cloud forms. This intensifies the precipitation, but only on the mountainside, fine weather continues over the low ground.
When the rising air reaches the top of the mountain, it may continue to rise or may subside down the opposite side (lee) of the mountain. It is continues rising, eventually it will lose enough water for precipitation to end, although cloud may extend some distance on the lee side. If the air subsides, it will sink below the lifting condensation level once more. Precipitation will then cease, and the cloud will dissipate as its droplets evaporate. The overall result is that mountainsides receive more precipitation than the low ground surrounding the mountain does.
Cloud Collection
Fiberglass, varnish, pigment
Image size: vertical 2mx1m horizontal 1mx2m
Clouds form when the invisible water vapor in the air condenses into visible water droplets or ice crystals. For this to happen, the parcel of air must be saturated, i.e. unable to hold all the water it contains in vapor form, so it starts to condense into a liquid or solid form. Clouds are very important and help make the Earth habitable. Clouds can cool the planet by reflecting the sun's rays, or warming the planet especially on cold cloudy nights. Clouds are also important at how water moves around the Earth, and where it rains most or very little. Even though a cloud weighs tons, it doesn't fall on you because the rising air responsible for its formation keeps the cloud floating in the air. The air below the cloud is denser than the cloud, thus the cloud floats on top of the denser air nearer the land surface. Without clouds, average surface temperatures would rise by as much as 22 degrees Celsius. This extreme temperature spike would not only destroy the habitats of most flora and fauna, killing off whatever survived the drought, it would also melt the polar ice caps and cause massive flooding of coastal cities.
Black Collection
Collage- tar, acrylics, intaglio, oil, pastel, graphite
Paper size: 22”x15”
19 Pieces in the Collection
What does it mean to be the light in someone's darkness?
No matter what is going on around the world, you want to leave a positive mark on their life and make them feel better whenever they leave you. Become the bright light for others when their world becomes dark by being grateful for the things in your life.
Psalm 139:12 Indeed, the darkness shall not hide from You, But the night shines as the day; The darkness and the light are both alike to You.
No matter what is going on around the world, you want to leave a positive mark on their life and make them feel better whenever they leave you. Become the bright light for others when their world becomes dark by being grateful for the things in your life.
Psalm 139:12 Indeed, the darkness shall not hide from You, But the night shines as the day; The darkness and the light are both alike to You.
Book of Ruth Collection
Blue thread sewn paper
11"x9"
14 Pieces in the Collection
“Your people shall be my people, and your God my God.” (Ruth 1:16) The people you love and have in your life, I will have as well. The God you love, I will always love. “Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried.” (Ruth 1:17)
By following her heart and doing what she knew was right, Ruth went from being a foreigner to being someone who was respected, blessed, and honored. When you follow your heart and do the right thing, your leadership potential increases. She is known for her faithfulness, loyalty, virtue, and love. The characteristics of Ruth in the Bible also include her being a hard worker, and someone who takes care of those around her. As women, we can look up to Ruth as an example of goodness and someone worth emulating. Ruth is an amazing woman of the Bible! Ruth is a symbol of abiding loyalty and devotion.
By following her heart and doing what she knew was right, Ruth went from being a foreigner to being someone who was respected, blessed, and honored. When you follow your heart and do the right thing, your leadership potential increases. She is known for her faithfulness, loyalty, virtue, and love. The characteristics of Ruth in the Bible also include her being a hard worker, and someone who takes care of those around her. As women, we can look up to Ruth as an example of goodness and someone worth emulating. Ruth is an amazing woman of the Bible! Ruth is a symbol of abiding loyalty and devotion.
Sketches in the Wind Collection
Xerox toner on Canson typing paper
size
9 Pieces in the Collection
Wind is a metaphor, as it represents the challenges that mankind endure in their life. In religious and magical practice, insufflation and exsufflation are ritual acts of blowing, breathing, hissing, or puffing that signify variously expulsion or renunciation of evil or of the devil (the Evil One), or infilling or blessing with good (especially, in religious use, with the Spirit or grace of God). The spiritual meaning of air or wind is mind, wisdom, spirit and soul. From the first breath of a newborn baby to the sound of the Universe (Om). It stands for vigilance, freedom, kindness, trusting, nature, clarity, lightness, independence, optimism and joy.
2-Sided Collections for Moving Walls and Shoji screens
Studio Views
Anderson Ranch Collection
Acrylic on paper
11"x15"
12 Pieces in the Collection
Living in the mountains many of the smells you encounter in higher altitude wilderness spaces can make you feel happier, especially that pine scent. What is forest bathing? This Japanese practice is a process of relaxation; known in Japan as shinrin yoku. The simple method of being calm and quiet amongst the trees, observing nature around you whilst breathing deeply can help both adults and children de-stress and boost health and well being in a natural way.
The Japanese practice of shinrin yoku, or Forest Bathing, is good for both physical and mental well being. It is proven to reduce stress hormone production, improve feelings of happiness and free up creativity, as well as lower heart rate and blood pressure, boost the immune system and accelerate recovery from illness.
The Japanese practice of shinrin yoku, or Forest Bathing, is good for both physical and mental well being. It is proven to reduce stress hormone production, improve feelings of happiness and free up creativity, as well as lower heart rate and blood pressure, boost the immune system and accelerate recovery from illness.
Thoughts on Dry Land Collection
Tempera on handmade paper
7.5"x11"
49 Pieces in the Collection
What did God say when he created the ocean?
And God said, "Let the water under the sky be gathered to one place, and let dry ground appear." And it was so. God called the dry ground "land," and the gathered waters he called "seas." And God saw that it was good.
Dry land exists in contrast to water, tides, and the sea. It represents society and the laws of mankind, as opposed to the laws of religion or personal morality. Dry land is unchanging, predictable, and safe.
And God said, "Let the water under the sky be gathered to one place, and let dry ground appear." And it was so. God called the dry ground "land," and the gathered waters he called "seas." And God saw that it was good.
Dry land exists in contrast to water, tides, and the sea. It represents society and the laws of mankind, as opposed to the laws of religion or personal morality. Dry land is unchanging, predictable, and safe.
Garden of the Gods Collection
oil on paper
12"x9"
14 Pieces in the Collection
Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, Colorado is home to a plethora of geological and ecological rarities that make the park a prime site for nature lovers. From the discovery of a new species of dinosaur, to a subspecies of honey ant not previously recorded, this park is home to countless flora and fauna. Back in 1859, when a surveyor named Rufus Cable first saw the towering fins of rock jutting over 300 feet into the air near Pikes Peak, he enthusiastically declared that it was “a fit place for the gods to assemble!”
Ordered and well-watered, a garden can symbolize the abundance that God offers to human beings, the quiet care that can produce fruitfulness in our lives and in the world around us and the hope that what is buried in death can produce great beauty.
Garden of the Gods was a neutral ground for Native Americans. Even rival tribes laid down their weapons when entering the garden. This peaceful area was sacred and a hub for trade between nomadic tribes. The Ute people were native to the area and made the land near the formations their home during the winter months.
Ordered and well-watered, a garden can symbolize the abundance that God offers to human beings, the quiet care that can produce fruitfulness in our lives and in the world around us and the hope that what is buried in death can produce great beauty.
Garden of the Gods was a neutral ground for Native Americans. Even rival tribes laid down their weapons when entering the garden. This peaceful area was sacred and a hub for trade between nomadic tribes. The Ute people were native to the area and made the land near the formations their home during the winter months.
Stick Chart Maps to Utopia Collection
Xerox toner transfer on Magnani Pesci paper
9.5"x 7.5"
15 Pieces in the Collection
"The Peach Blossom Spring" was written during a time of political instability and national disunity; and, according to the story, set in the same (the Taiyuan era of the Jin dynasty (266–420). "Peach Blossom Spring" describes how a fisherman haphazardly sailed into a river in a forest made up entirely of blossoming peach trees, where even the ground was covered by peach petals. When he reached the end of the river (or spring in some translations), the source turned out to be a grotto. Though narrow at first, he was able to squeeze through and the passage eventually reached a village with animals and people of all ages.
The villagers were surprised to see him, but were kind and friendly. They explained that their ancestors escaped to this place during the civil unrest of the Qin dynasty, and that they themselves had not left since or had contact with anyone from the outside. As a result, they had heard nothing of subsequent changes in political regimes, but remained happy and self-sufficient. The fisherman was warmly received by the hospitable villagers and stayed for over a week. Upon leaving, he was informed that it was worthless to reveal this experience to the world. However, he marked his route on his way out with signs and later divulged the existence of this idyllic haven to others, who attempted repeatedly - but in vain - to locate it.
The villagers were surprised to see him, but were kind and friendly. They explained that their ancestors escaped to this place during the civil unrest of the Qin dynasty, and that they themselves had not left since or had contact with anyone from the outside. As a result, they had heard nothing of subsequent changes in political regimes, but remained happy and self-sufficient. The fisherman was warmly received by the hospitable villagers and stayed for over a week. Upon leaving, he was informed that it was worthless to reveal this experience to the world. However, he marked his route on his way out with signs and later divulged the existence of this idyllic haven to others, who attempted repeatedly - but in vain - to locate it.
The Tao Collection
Tempera on paper
9"x12"
12 Pieces in the Collection
Taoism has been connected to the philosopher Lao Tzu, who around 500 B.C.E. wrote the main book of Taoism, the Tao Te Ching. Taoism holds that humans and animals should live in balance with the Tao, or the universe. Taoists believe in spiritual immortality, where the spirit of the body joins the universe after death.