Golden koi parade in a secluded azure spring in harmonious yet impassioned magnificence.  The origin of the word "koi" dates to ancient Japan when referring to the most wild and pure species of carp.  In earlier Chinese mythology, there was a place called "Dragon's Gate" on the Yellow River atop a large waterfall.  If a koi were able to traverse the challenge, it was said that they would transform into a dragon.
This magnificent composition is one of a two-part series featuring rich golden hues against a deep cobalt blue.

Laurus Nobilis Fan
Part one of a two-part set.

Laurus Nobilis Vine
Part two of a two-part set.

 

 

Pink Ginger
This work is the source of a four-piece set, but is stunningly effective in any combination.

Pink Ginger
This work is part of a four-piece set, but is stunningly effective in any combination.

Pink Ginger Blooms
This work is part of a four-piece set, but is stunningly effective in any combination.

Pink Ginger Blossoms
This work is part of a four-piece set, but is stunningly effective in any combination.

Pink Ginger
This work is part of a four-piece set, but is stunningly effective in any combination.

Butterflies are deep and powerful representations of life, struggle, and change. They are reflections of our souls.
To Christians, the butterfly is a symbol of resurrection, and around the world butterflies are viewed as the symbols for endurance, change, hope, and life.
In this composition, golden butterflies dance over the canvas in joyful liveliness.
Part one of a two-part set.

Butterflies are deep and powerful representations of life, struggle, and change. They are reflections of our souls.
To Christians, the butterfly is a symbol of resurrection, and around the world butterflies are viewed as the symbols for endurance, change, hope, and life.
In this composition, golden butterflies dance over the canvas in joyful liveliness.
Part two of a two-part set.

This exquisite work celebrates the noble beauty of the ballet with natural deference to the magnificence of the performer by quietly applauding with refinement in majestic pinks and greens.

This botanical still life features golden summer sunflowers against a cheerful and deferential background. No flower can lift someone’s spirits quite like sunflowers.
They are bright and cheery, and as warm and inviting as the sweet summer sun. With brilliant yellow petals, also known as “rays,” sunflowers have an unmistakable sun-like appearance that has made them a crowd favorite, especially in the summer months.
Sunflowers symbolize adoration, loyalty and longevity. Much of the meaning of sunflowers stems from its namesake, the sun itself. These flowers are unique in that they have the ability to provide energy in the form of nourishment and vibrancy—attributes which mirror the sun and the energy provided by its heat and light.
Sunflowers are known for being “happy” flowers, making them the perfect gift to bring joy to someone’s (or your) day.

The Blue Crab gets its proper name from Greek and Latin roots which break down to mean, “beautiful-swimmer” and “savory."  I cannot recall ever seeing a crab swim but I do understand the “savory” aspect of the origin of the name.  We put crab meat on just about everything in New Orleans.   
Crabs are bottom-feeders, one of the cleaners of the sea, a noble creature, that gives so much to humanity, and they are so wonderful to observe.
 

Hermit Crab- Crusty

The Sea is Calling

This work was inspired and adapted from the "Voynich Manuscript," a 15th century codex hand-written in an unknown writing system, which may have been composed in Northern Italy during the Italian Renaissance. The mystery of the meaning and origin of the manuscript has excited the popular imagination, making the manuscript the subject of novels and speculation.Amethyst Basil is a uniquely Italian and ancient variety. It has large, thick, turned down leaves, appearing almost black. In ancient mythology, it was associated with Bacchus and wine—in fact, according to the ancient Greeks, it could guard against drunkenness… Amethystos means “not drunk” in Ancient Greek. Later, under Christian tradition, the color would come to be associated with Christ, its colors representing purity of spirit.

This work was inspired and adapted from the "Voynich Manuscript," a 15th century codex hand-written in an unknown writing system, which may have been composed in Northern Italy during the Italian Renaissance. The mystery of the meaning and origin of the manuscript has excited the popular imagination, making the manuscript the subject of novels and speculation.
Laurel is a symbol of victory and honor. The ancient Greeks fashioned interlocking branches of the bay laurel (Laurus Nobilis) into wreaths and garlands to celebrate both athletes and poets. Indeed, even in modern days when we talk of “Nobel Laureates” the ancient meaning refers to one “crowned with laurels.”

This work was inspired and adapted from the "Voynich Manuscript," a 15th century codex hand-written in an unknown writing system, which may have been composed in Northern Italy during the Italian Renaissance. The mystery of the meaning and origin of the manuscript has excited the popular imagination, making the manuscript the subject of novels and speculation.
The Nerium Oleander plant of the dogbane family Apocynaceae is toxic in all its parts, but was nevertheless dubbed by the ancients as the “desert rose.”  It signified the feminine face of god as a symbol to both pagans and early Christians.In Greek Myth, Nerium Oleander is associated with charm and romance. The origin of the name was said to have come from a young man, Leander, who out of sheer determination to see his love swam the Hellespont every night.In one fateful night however, while trying to reach a blossom of the plant for his lady, he drowned-- and so the sweet romance ended. In the morning, his precious lady longing for his love can be seen shouting and with such forlorn cried “O Leander!”, “O Leander!” in the banks until finally he found and clasp in his hands are these sweet flowers who has now become a symbol of everlasting love – Oleander!