Hedgehog Takes A Ride

Title:  Hedgehog Takes A Ride

The Story Behind The Art:  The unquestionable cuteness of the hedgehog was the inspiration behind this piece. Also the desire to paint a lighter, more whimsical piece, an homage to our natural world. Placing an animal in a human setting or role helps to connect us with our environment in a wonderful and empathetic way. This little guy put on his top hat and got out his magic carpet to sail around the sun.

In central Asia and parts of Iran, the hedgehog is associated with agricultural abundance, fertility and the gift of fire. In these cultures it is considered a solar power animal, and is strongly connected to the energy and vitality of the sun. This may be further understood when we think of the hedgehog's splayed spikes look much like the spanning rays of the sun.

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Harajuku Geisha

Title:  Harajuku Geisha (The Old Meets The New)

The Story Behind The Art:  This is another piece for my ongoing Geisha series. (See the definition below for this theme's inspiration.)  I wanted to show a modern day version of the Geisha contrasted with the old and Harajuku girls were the perfect juxtaposition. The face is loosely based on the singer Bjork, she has an impish quality which has always called to me. Not to mention, I love her music and persona.

Geisha – The word consists of two kanji, 芸 (gei) meaning “art” and 者 (sha) meaning “person” or “doer”. The most literal translation of geisha into English would be “artist,” “performing artist,” or “artisan.”

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The Eye of the Sky

Title: In The Eye Of The Sky

The Story Behind The Art: This piece is inspired by spiritual magic, the occult and a universal vision - hence the solo eye. It is painted on a recycled Ouija board which I have let various parts peek through... As a kid I loved playing on a Ouija board during slumber parties and they still hold a dear place in my heart.

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