Family Series

Crashed Biker

2012

Primary Techniques:

Silk Screen

This image is of the artist’s son, Timothy, before he actually became “Crashed Biker.” He is apparent demonstrating his mosh-pit technique for his daughter.

The title of this piece refers to his ability to break his collar bone in multiple places at multiple times while mountain or street biking in China.

Journaling at the guggenheim

2011

Primary Techniques:

Line etching, aquatint, and red chin colle

This image depicts the artist’s favorite author, J Adams Oaks, collecting his thoughts after a tour of the Russian Art exhibit at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City. Sitting in the atrium of the ground floor lobby, the busy world of NYC hums by, and typical of New Yorkers and its visitors, the woman sitting near J Adams is unaware that this man sitting next to her is about to publish a young adult book about finding adulthood in an difficult world. I am sure that males coming of age and back alley bar fights are the furthest thing from her mind. On the other hand, J Adams is unaware of the background and life of the woman. “Who is she?” is not important in city life filled with personal anonymity. BUT what connection are he and she missing by not knowing the other?

Self Portrait

2010

Primary Techniques:

Line etching and aquatint

Self portraits can be difficult for artists to create, but bright sunshine and sunglasses help capture the simple contrasts sought by etchers.

The symbol on my hat is a reflection of my previous life.

Awards: Judges Choice, 2010 at the Artful Affair, Dane County wide art show;

Judges comments: “once again this proves simple is better than complex.”

“There is you, there is me”

2010

Primary Techniques:

Line etching, dry point

To sleep is to dream.

My best friend.