This dancer portrays a royal figure from the epic Mahabharata in a recent Indian Classical dance performance in Portland Oregon. This form of classical dance, Bharatanatyam, can be traced back to the Lord Shiva and his wife/Godess Parvati. It is als... 

The yogini in this painting is holding her hands in the position of the Garuda mudra. This powerful mudra has a number of benefits which include stimulating circulation, and having a calming and balancing effect both physically and psychologically. ... 

What kind of name can I assign to this look which I sometimes see on my teenage daughter's face.''! !'  

A drawing done of Frederick Franck on site after completing a three day course with him in Kent.  

A gesture drawing of a dancer at the barre done on location. 

This gesture drawing was done in a flurry watching ballet dancers at our local ballet studio. My brush moved continuously to capture the energy of the dancer. If you would like to read more about "Gesture Drawing" please visit my online article at... 

A commissioned portrait. 

A portrait of a charming young mischievous whippet by the name of Tigger. If left unattended he will devours hats, coats or your finest Gucci shoes. At the same time he will melt your heart. Order a print of Tigger or contact the artist to ord... 

Prana means both life and breath. This mudra can be used to connect you with life force energy.  

The Aakash Mudra can be used to help center your energies. A few of many benefits of using this mudra are to help elevate thoughts, develop intuition, and eliminate toxins in the body.  

The Gayan Mudra stimulates the root chakra and helps you to ground. It is calming. It clears the mind and improves concentration. It is helpful to use this mudra while meditating.  

Joy radiates from this dancers face! This the first painting in a series that will explore the ancient traditional dance form of Bharathanatyam, which originated Tamil Nadu in the south of India. This is a multi dimensional dance form containing, d... 

This painting was inspired by several of the magical Chola Bronzes of 11th to 12th centuries depicting the Lord Shiva Nataraja performing his cosmic dance of creation and destruction. 

This painting on done on fine Belgian linen. Although at rest, this dancer is poised for action.. . . 

I watched these dancers waiting to go onstage, with the stage lights aglow through there translucent skirts. This was more alluring to me than what was taking place on stage!