I wanted to show illumination. It has many meanings, and the viewer has the option to choose, as with any work of art. Since Rembrandt and Caravaggio are two of my many heroes, I sought to emulate them (just a tiny bit) by painting something chiarasc... 

These philosophers are discussing what could have happened to the beings that created the strange edifices from long in the past. Who knew' Everyone gave the future to the cockroaches!  

"Raven Alights" is the short title. The long title is, "Raven Alights, Only to See himself Leaving as Twins. This Transformation Thing Can Be tricky!". I just liked the image.  

Raven stumbles across a work of art that's been vandalized. Who are these morons that feel empowered by ruining something of value' What kind of stupidity does it take to destroy something that someone created to enhanced the local environment. ... 

These are two Ravens from different villages and different cultures who are working together in harmony. Is that possible' Apparently. 

Bear and raven are watching the daily parade of crows, knowing that tomorrow it's time to load up all their worldly goods into the canoes and move to the winter village site, which will be further back from the sea and a little more protected from th... 

Grouse caller is one on the many characters of the Atlakim group. There about forty characters in all, but for the dance, they sometimes use an abbreviated group, for the comfort of the viewers. 

Bear from the Sea is a very powerful character. You can tell who he is by the octopus suckers on his cheeks, the green in his eye sockets. On land, he would be a Grizzly bear because of the way his lower lip protrudes. 

This character is from the Atlakim group and at this time, he's preparing to present a newly married couple to the assemblage. He does this through dance. There is a great deal of drama present at these ceremonies. 

This a painting showing Hamatsa Raven and his compatriot, Eagle on their way to invite all the villages in the area to a potlatch put on by their chief, to demonstrate his wealth and power. Also to perform ceremonies that will inform everyone concern... 

Raven, in his Creator guise, determines that the sea is encroaching on the land too aggressively, so he decides to ring the land with large rocks to break up the fury of the sea. That should do it.  

One of the magic capabilities of Raven is his ability to transform himself into different characters or shapes. Because of his habit of not paying enough attention to what he's doing, sometimes he gets himself in trouble. like this time for instance.... 

A group of us went out yesterday (May 15, 2011) to paint plein aire for the benefit of the Penticton Art Gallery who, like many other cultural institutions, need to aggressively fund raise. I painted two images which will be present for the Starry S... 

A group of us went out yesterday (May 15, 2011) to paint plein aire for the benefit of the Penticton Art Gallery who, like many other cultural institutions, need to aggressively fund raise. I painted two images which will be present for the Starry St... 

Sister ship to Smitty. I saw this cutie, framed by the tarred pilings and couldn't resist her. Also, unfortunately, sold too quickly. Like one's children, you want them around for a while.( The same fellow bought 'Smiity'. At least they stayed togeth...