The 4th of July holds a special place in the hearts and minds of many Americans. In 1776, Congress declared Independence, yet it was the soldiers that secured this Independence. Their 8 1/2 year struggle combined with unwavering devotion propelled them to achieve their goal. On this date, we come together and celebrate —…
“Liberty’s Call”
A wild eagle stirs my soul. It’s call always reminds me to never forget those that passed this way before us. Their sacrifices and perseverance paved the way for the freedoms we cherish today. Our eagle has landed and perched itself on a carved elm yoke. This solid beam supports a famous cracked bell…
“One More Chance” — Wolf Sanctuary
I started this painting over 20 years ago. I could not come to peace with it. I tucked it away for about 10 years. Upon rediscovering it, I decided to give it one more chance. I had to paint over some of the original scene, changed the pose of the main wolf and added a companion…
“Steady Aim” — Dad’s Voice
There was a time when your aim might be the difference between life or death. When confronted by a wild beast with little margin for error, a slow steady heart beat was essential. Years of running the woods and learning the ways of the animals prepared our longhunter for this fateful day. Reciting what his…
“Crossing Over”
My deeply held respect for the ocean stems from a vivid childhood memory. I was struggling, my strength was no match against the powerful rip current. I was about to cross over when suddenly a guardian angel – a lifeguard – saved me. The soft pastel colors of the sky contrast with the thorny…
“Detour” – The Charred Cabin
As we’re making our life journeys, sometimes there are detours put before us. I remember a song by David Wilcox, where he talks about that proverbial fork in the path. When we meet that fork what do we do? We can travel down one of those paths a short distance and keep looking back, ready…
