Over the years, I have been asked to create a variety of original paintings for clients. The largest one I have ever worked on was 4 feet by six feet! It was a MONSTER of a piece to complete. This particular painting took me about 4 months to finish and deliver it. When I finally dropped it off in person, my client was completely in awe of what I created for him. It soon became the visual centerpiece of his dining room, which was amazing. He had a HUGE house, so such a large art piece worked perfectly in taking up much needed visual space.
Back in 2009, I had this idea to create my first piece of art based on sacred geometry. As an artist, I was completely blown away by Leonardo Davinci’s artwork when I found out about his flower of life studies and the integration of sacred geometric knowledge that was infused into his artwork, thus making it resonate with a type or mathematical perfection that resonates as such when viewed.
When I began drawing the overlapping circle shapes, I knew that I wanted to do something different than the standard 16 circles that make up the official flower of life sacred geometric pattern.
I started in the center, worked my way up and down and the to the left side as far as it would fit proportionally. Once I ran out of canvas, I started on the right side and repeated the process.
Once I finished drawing all of the circles that would fit, I proceeded to carefully count them one by one. The total count was 41 circles, which was disappointing because I was hoping for an even number for balance. Then, I realized that I was 41 years old! I didn’t plan on it, but the number seemed even more perfect than planning a particular number of circles. That is why I entitled it “The Flower of My Life” because it truly was a wonderful artistic synchronicity.
The blue is a watercolor pigment called “Peacock Blue”, which I fell in love with back at The Art Institute back when I was first learning how to paint with airbrush, watercolors and acrylics.
Back in 2007, I wanted to create a new painting and had no ideas. So, I asked an eccentric co-worker what would be an idea for a cool painting. He said that he would think about it and let me know. A few weeks had passed, and I asked him again. He proceeded to describe a hotdog holding a hotdog on Mars. He then stated specifically that, they had to have mustard and the buns needed to have grill marks on them. I looked at him, took it all in and then said “Thanks.” Two weeks later, I finished it. You never know where inspiration will come from.
This mixed media painting using an airbrush was an experiment in creating a stream of consciousness piece of art. I started drawing without any preconceived notion of what I was going to create beforehand. I imagined an alien tentacled being in outer space that has these electrodes and tubes connected to it along with a giant strand of DNA material and biomechanics, all floating in front of your eyes.
This piece was created for Close to the YES. It was truly a synchronicity because I painted this the day after my Dad died and two months later the same cat showed up magically on my Mom’s birthday (she died 5 years before). I originally was going to paint 11 stripes on his tail. Then it seemed like too much, so I changed it to seven instead. Well, my cat has 11 stripes on his tail – the same as my original intention. So, it taught me to not censor my intention when I have an idea .
