"Mariam with Cardinal"

Mariam with Cardinal

digital, archival prints, 7/2021

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First, I did the woman's smiling face with dramatic light and shade.  I thought, "It needs a bird", so I added the cardinal.  As I was working I was reminded of an experience that occurred in 2002.  I had bought my forever home property, in the deep country of Washington Parish, LA.  While the house was being built by family and friends we camped out by the creek.  

I was cooking for a group, so set up an outdoor kitchen.  A bird built a nest in the kitchen area, she was not bothered by my presence as she flew back and forth to feed her new hatchlings.  At one point she was sitting on the edge of her nest staring at me.  I stared back.  When she blinked her eyes, I blinked my eyes.  I waited a few moments and blinked again, she blinked back.  This exchange went on for several minutes before she flew off for more baby food.  I know, maybe it was just coincidence that she blinked in reaction to my blinks.  But, I believe that we were communicating.  That we were having a friendly conversation.  

I was reminded of this and so painted eye contact between the woman and bird in this picture. 

"Feminine"

 Feminine

Digital painting, archival print, 6/2021

I have been creating similar feminine images to this since the 90's.  This one is a bit suggestive.  I worked and played with in photoshop until this image showed up.  I like it.  Hope that you like it.

Angelina, Layered Headshots

 

Angelina 1

Digital painting, archival prints

Angelina 2

Digital painting, archival prints

Angelina 3

Digital painting, archival prints

Here are three versions of "Angelina, Layered Headshots", my latest photoshop paintings.  My goal was to create the woman's face with layers from my previously created Geometrix series images.  I used the cascade of marbles that I had created for the "I Still Have All My Marbles" picture.  And, two other files of images of half circle and diamond shapes.  

I think that they are beautiful.  I aspire to create beauty, because beauty makes us happy.

I Still Have All My Marbles,2

 Yes, I still have most of my marbles, contrary to what some people think.  Sometimes I feel like a nut, sometimes I dont.