What a view!

Today my wife and I spent the day in Plymouth.  We visited Plimoth Plantation, Plymouth Rock and the Mayflower II.  While touring the Mayflower II I caught a glimpse of what my ancestors must have seen from the bowels of the slave ships.  Looking up through the grates at the mast, the sky and the movements above not knowing much about where they were going.  Horrible!

The view from below

 Looking out!

Plymouth Rock - I am a bit disappointed as I envisioned a boulder made of slate or granite. Not sure what it is indeed comprised of but it didn't appear to be any of these.  We saw some very interesting sights and enjoyed a fun filled day in the sun.

Plymouth Rock

Plymouth Rock

The Mayflower II

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New Work!

Been busy painting lately - the inspiration and ideas are overflowing.  Luckily, I am on vacation until Thursday and will be creating freely.  These pieces represent the new direction for my paintings and hopefully the view appreciates them.

"Journey into Color"

"Blessings"

If you look carefully you can always see - "The Way"

"Work in progress - as yet untitled"

Pause & Reflect

As a photographer it is important to carry your camera as often as you can.  You never know when something will catch your eye - if you are not prepared you will miss an opportunity.  Lucky for me that I had my camera when I saw these!

Impartiality

Who understands does not preach;
Who preaches does not understand.

Reserve your judgments and words;
Smooth differences and forgive disagreements;
Dull your wit and simplify your purpose;
Accept the world.

Then,
Friendship and enmity,
Profit and loss,

Honor and disgrace,
Will not affect you;
The world will accept you.

-Lao Tze-

Fresh Paint!

Just finished these twin pieces yesterday.  These took days to finish and are pleasing to my eyes!  I hope you like them too!

"Yin"
Acrylic on canvas board - 18" x 24"

"Yang"
Acrylic on stretched canvas 24" x 18"

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