Witchy Woman

I present to you ...Witchy Woman. At least that is the name for now. I considered others: A Restless Spirit, Light My Fire, Fire Dancer, Spooky, and Spooky Girl, and others. If another title comes to you, please, let me know about it. I would consider it an honor to hear your interpretation through a title.

It is not a perfect pic: there are flash reflections on her left leg. But that gives the real color makeup of her silhouette---Prussian Blue and Manganese Violet.

She is born of the fire, and is part of it. You could say she is dancing fire, or dancing smoke . The next time you look into a fire, feel the heat, and watch the wispy smoke swirl within and away, look for her - she's there.

Charlie

Windstorm in the Sierra Foothills

"Windstorm in the Sierra Foothills" I worked on capturing movement in this painting. The original is SOLD. 18 x 24 inches; oil on canvas

"Golden Gate Sunset" is of a famous view through the the bridge with the tower positioned at the Golden Section. Deep purples and blues are complemented by the orange tower. All palette knife, I did the city in "almost" abstract. Oil on canvas, 18 x 24. It sold quickly.

Love Offering to the Sun Goddess

"Love Offering to the Sun Goddess" The concept for this painting dates back to 1968 when I first fell in love. I saw her as the sun: The Sun Goddess. And here I offer her my love.

Forever Young

"Forever Young" High atop a mountain in springtime, under a blossoming cherry tree, standing on their tiptoes with their heads in the clouds, they embrace after the dance, "Forever Young" This painting honors Maxfield Parrish. Oil on Canvas; 30 x 40 gallery wrap; $1200.00

Lake Tahoe Sunset

Lake Tahoe Sunset. On an evening in June, I watched the sun look down on the lake and shimmer the water with yellow, gold hues. From the shore I watched as the day closed its eye.

Feather River California

"Feather River California" Every year Rhonda and I go camping up on the Feather River in Northern California. We spend our days at a private spot on the river overlooking this scene. It is our special place and after twenty years worth of summers there, I finally painted my version of it. If you think I'm fantasizing with the tree, I challenge you to find our spot and see for yourself.