Thursday, April 21, 2016

Sunday, April 17, 2016

In the studio: "ATMOSPHERIC" Studies

A selection of small studies - Oil on Paper


Friday, April 01, 2016

Montegrappa Milan


I am very proud that my unique 1/1 handpainted pens are available 
exclusively through the recently opened Montegrappa Boutique in Milan.
For more information about my work, please contact the boutique:
Boutique Milano
Via Rossai Luigi, 5, 20121 Milano, Italy
Phone: +39 02 7600 4682
email: boutique.milano@montegrappa.com




People have been asking me the significance of the White Herons 
depicted on my latest pieces for Montegrappa 
Apart from the obvious aesthetic beauty of these birds, the arabesque of their neck, the grace of their wings in flight, 
the White Heron, is heavy with metaphor and mythology.
In many cultures the White Heron, represents freedom, emotional strength, balance and wisdom, 
and in Greek mythology it is also considered to be the messenger of Aphrodite.
Learning of this mythological reference, of the bird being a messenger of the Gods, triggered the idea to create the White Heron hand painted pens I thought it was a beautifully perfect subject.