The Hebrew Letter Shin has captivated me for over a decade. Each of the aleph-bet, the letters of the Hebrew alphabet hold personality and energy, and carry specific symbolic meanings. Shin can be seen in nature, a like three limbs branching out, or like a campfire, with three flames dancing. Above Shin and below, Shin Garden. One painting lives with collectors in CT, the other in VA.
Out of a long running series since 2014, Earth Changes: Pole Shift, came Summer at the Lake. While most all the Earth Changes paintings were reflections of polarization and extremes in weather and nature (and human nature) this one came out of personal memories and feelings of gratitude. Not all that we endure in these times is difficult–some aspects of life are full of joy even within the tension and contrast. Sold to collectors in Fairfield County, CT.
I have been posting weekly short drawing videos on Youtube. I use drawing to connect with my own feelings and connect myself with the world around me and the feelings of others. I have taught free-style drawing as a natural way to develop empathy since the 1980s. Sometimes just watching someone draw brings a lot of feeling to light. And, reminds us that we are natural-born creators. Taking a blank page and suddenly a person who was not there before is there. That feels magical. https://youtube.com/shorts/63xJ_UTnSio?si=4IErAe29cClRSZIRHere is a recent one (just click on “Watch on Youtube”):
