New Drawings

New Drawings

These are courtroom style drawings of  participants at The National Veterans Wheelchair Games held in Denver this past July. This accelerated approach was helpful in capturing a moment during...
New Work: “Pride”

New Work: “Pride”

  I’m looking at an old photo. It’s 1936 and  NYC Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia, with a hand on the shoulder of Joe DiMaggio and the other on  Lou Gehrig, is beaming as he welcomes the rookie. DiMaggio would exceed the expectations of everyone and certainly be...
Unit Plaque

Unit Plaque

Artwork for plaque honororing those Corpsman and Marines who died from Hotel Company 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Vietnam. This was the unit that the artist had served with.
Creative Arts Therapy

Creative Arts Therapy

Mark Kline is a 38-year-old disabled Army Veteran living in Mexico, NY.  Mark became sick while stationed at Ft. Lewis after returning from his tour in Germany and Bosnia.  Mark was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called Wilson’s Disease.  It is...
Tonawanda Veterans Memorial

Tonawanda Veterans Memorial

The dedication ceremony for the Town of Tonawanda Veterans Memorial was held August 18th, 2009, at Walter M. Kenney Field. From the program: While the 7-foot V-shaped granite monument that anchors the Town of Tonawanda Veterans Memorial may appear abstract to some,...
Matt Urban Memorial

Matt Urban Memorial

This monument the artist designed honors Matt Urban, the most decorated Veteran. It sits out front of The Rath Building, Franklin Avenue, Buffalo, NY.
Samurai & Tiki

Samurai & Tiki

One Tahitian myth suggests that everything started with Ti’i, Tahitian for Tiki, who created a woman from earth, then took her as his wife and committed incest with his daughter to beget the first man.
“My Space”

“My Space”

This set is titled ‘My Space’. With the current war raging on, memories of my Vietnam experience continue to surface. One night I went into the studio with a troubled mind. These pieces were the result of that time spent, defining those...
Found Wood

Found Wood

After exploring many variations, I arrived at this painting. It reveals complexities that are in harmony with the piece of wood used as a subject. Seeing the same piece of wood in totally different ways. The possibilities are endless.
In Utero & Constrenatal

In Utero & Constrenatal

I’m very excited about this piece. The fact that it’s inspired by a child’s toy makes the form so much more relevant. Consternatal is an off-shoot of “In Utero.” The painting expresses an amazed dismay of birth. The figure could represent...
“Dream Session”

“Dream Session”

Dream Session is a fantasy jam. Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley and Carl Perkins were recorded together as The Million Dollar Quartet. In this painting, Buddy Holly replaces Carl Perkins and the boys are ROCKIN’.
Remembrance Fountain

Remembrance Fountain

I’ve been a V.A. (Veterans Administration) employee since 1977. It’s always been an honor to serve my fellow Veterans and provide some measure of comfort to their families. When asked to create a centerpiece fountain, for our newly installed Veterans Park,...
George Harrison

George Harrison

Ex-Beatle George Harrison had a way of finding beauty in things. When a reporter asked what his personal goal was, he responded with ‘To do as well as I can do, whatever I attempt. And someday to die with a peaceful mind.’  
Voodoo Funk

Voodoo Funk

The pelvic bone of a deer is interesting by itself. However, I found myself copying it. In order to get past that perception, I molded fine wire mesh and covered the bone.  As the paint was thick and wet, I applied various strokes with a large hand saw. Bending the...