Thrilled to exhibit at the 12th & Chicon Art Walk, this Sunday April 7th. The festivities kick off at 2pm. I will be showing at…
The latest and current series I’ve been working on is my shadows series, affectionately nicknamed “shady ladies.” There’s a new gallery page up, under the…
I was looking to start a new series and was inspired by comic books. The concept was to work with wood panels to represent a…
Often, the toughest part of a mini-series is ending it. I chose the wisdom of Obi-wan, who said, “In my experience, there’s no such thing…
The red bat is considered lucky in China. Often these animals are painted together in groups of five; this is to represent the five blessings…
Day twenty-nine corresponds with the Chinese New Year, ushering in the Year of the Rooster. Additionally, roosters are often associated with good fortune and prosperity.…
It couldn’t be lucky series without a little superstition. “Fingers crossed,” is the expression I use most to wish someone good luck, especially via text.…
This is one of the weirder “good luck” expressions, as generally speaking, breaking any bone isn’t so lucky. In my super limited research, this notion comes…
The Laughing Buddha is called Hotei in Chinese. He is considered a symbol of good luck and was based on an actual Chinese monk, Ch’an,…
Have you ever heard that it is lucky if it rains on someone’s wedding day? I think this notion of lucky bird poop is similar;…
The funny bit about shooting stars or falling stars is that they are not actually stars at all. They are actually meteoroids falling into Earth’s…
And no, I’m not talking about Florida. I learned a lot about different lucky charms while working on this mini-series. Prior to this, I had…
The Figa Charm is a good luck symbol, and it originates from ancient Greece. In present-day, it is still considered lucky in Portugal and Brazil. However,…
This Day 21 – lucky lady bug seems to time perfectly with the events of January 21st. On this day, I had the pleasure of…
My father is from Iran. Owls are considered bad luck there, or the sign of a bad omen. I think owls are pretty cool, so…
Today’s drawing is of the Hamsa Hand, which is considered a good luck charm in both the Islamic and Jewish faiths. It is a protective…
As an avid Star Wars fan, I had to make sure this image snuck in the Buena Suerte Series. In this scene, Luke has just…
The Dala horse has been considered lucky in Sweden since the 1700s and originated in the Dalarna province. The style of each horse denoted what…
Crickets have been considered good luck as far back as 500 BCE, being a symbol of prosperity, vitality and good fortune. This punny cricket happens…
Blowing a fallen eyelash off of your finger has been considered good luck since around the mid 19th century. Much like birthday candles, you make…
“Find a penny, pick it up. All day long you’ll have good luck!” Not all good luck charms have their own little rhyme, so I suppose…
When I started this series, my Irish stepmother was quick to point out that black cats are considered lucky in Ireland. When I was plotting…
Lucky Bamboo is kind of a misnomer; it doesn’t actually belong to the bamboo family. However, it is considered good luck and believed to bring…
In my continuing adult education about good luck charms, I learned the tale of the humble acorn. Apparently during the Norman Conquest, the English carried…
For Day 10, I decided to continue with the animal theme of yesterday, as elephants are lucky in India. In the interest of continuity, this…
Working on this series required a little bit of research. I looked into all different kinds of good luck charms from all over the world,…
I’m totally guilty of this superstition…I even knock on my own head in the absence of wood. This is exactly why I chose to use…
Today’s drawing for the Buena Suerte mini-series is of a wishbone. As the tradition goes, the wish gets granted to whomever gets the larger half…
It is said that folding 1,000 origami paper cranes will grant you a wish. I wish for that patience to be able to make a…
Official genus and species of the sacred Egyptian beetle is Scarabaeus sacer, and it is the latest drawing in my Buena Suerte series. The scarab…
Two things I’m quite fond of are the movie “In the Line of Fire” and animals. When I was thinking of lucky charms, of course…
The Dream Catcher originated with the Ojibwa people. According to their legend, the dream catcher was made to collect any harm that might be in…
I’ve heard you have to keep a horseshoe upright, otherwise if you turn it upside down all the luck will fall out. Just in case,…
There’s something auspicious about a new year, whether it be positive changes, breaking of bad habits, or just plain superstition. I’ve chosen to explore the…
For this piece, I liked the contrast of the woman really happy, with shards of glass in her mind. When things deconstruct in life, it is…
Oh, she burned. Expressions stick around because generally they offer some sound advice. One of my favorites, and a reoccurring theme of late is “Don’t…
Ever have a memory so vivid you could recall it in your mind, the same way you look at a photograph? That’s what this piece is…
I happen to be a big fan of antiquated things. I like looking at things that used to be the latest and greatest, but are…
The latest in my “Perspectives” Series, this little 6″x12″ painting is entitled “She twisted.” Suffering from either an intentional or unintentional blindness, this little lady…
Here is the latest painting from my “Perspectives” series. This one is entitled “She upstairs.” A solemn, poised girl shows the viewer that she is…
I finished up this painting about a month ago, but I forgot to post it. Usually I finish a piece before moving on to…
Just wanted to give a huge thanks to the fine folks at SkylineArtEditions.com for featuring me as their “Artist of the Month” for June! Pictures are…
I’ve completed a new painting for your viewing pleasure. Here we have a seemingly sweet girl with a soft smile, with something far less innocuous…
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