Monday, July 31, 2006

"Catch a Falling Leaf":

Catch a Falling Leaf
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Siamese cat sits in a tree reaching down to try to catch a falling autumn leaf. A luminous full moon brightens the night sky, which is in shades of purple. This piece, part of the Zen Moonlight modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original acrylic painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in purple acrylic) and can be hung with just a nail. It has been lightly varnished to protect the paint and preserve the lustrous colors. The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting. This piece is offered as an open edition giclée print. The original is in my private collection at the moment :-).

Friday, July 28, 2006

"Bobcat at Rancho San Antonio":

Bobcat at Rancho San Antonio
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A bobcat makes his way though the golden California hills. Clouds drift over the landscape, dotted with oak trees. I've been seeing this bobcat the past few months at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve in Mountain View. This piece is offered as an open edition giclée print. The original is in my private collection :-).

Thursday, July 27, 2006

"Flame Point Siamese Cat in Cherry Blossoms":

Flame Point Siamese Cat in Cherry Blossoms
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A flame-point Siamese cat sits on a tree branch watching the cherry blossom petals dance in the luminous full moon. The night sky is in shades of blue deepening to indigo. This piece, part of the Zen Mandala modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original acrylic painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in indigo acrylic) and can be hung with just a nail. It has been lightly varnished to protect the paint and preserve the lustrous colors. The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.

This piece is also offered as an open edition giclée print.

Tuesday, July 25, 2006

I am now offering limited edition Art Cards (ACEOs). Each one is 2.5" x 3.5" (standard trading card size) and has a miniature Certificate of Authenticity printed right on the back. See the Miniature Gallery for more information. I selected some of the best pieces from the zen cat and angels series.
I am now offering limited edition Art Cards (ACEOs). Each one is 2.5" x 3.5" (standard trading card size) and has a miniature Certificate of Authenticity printed right on the back. See the Miniature Gallery for more information. I selected some of the best pieces from the zen cat and angels series.

Saturday, July 22, 2006

"Siamese Cat at Hakone Side Gate":


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A Siamese cat passes through a gate in a Japanese garden. This landscape from Hakone Japanese Gardens in Saratoga, California, is an original acrylic painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in dark green acrylic) and can be hung with just a nail. It has been lightly varnished to protect the paint and preserve the lustrous colors. The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.

This piece is also offered as an open edition giclée print.


It took me over a week to complete this piece but a lot of that was due to the heat. Hakone Gardens is one of my favorite sources of inspiration.

Thursday, July 20, 2006


I haven't had too much time to paint this week. But, I have gone out walking in the early morning, before it got too hot. Today, I saw a bobcat again at Rancho San Antonio. I've been seeing him, off & on for a couple months now. He tends to hang out in the main area. He doesn't show any fear, or notice, of the people walking or jogging by.

Monday, July 10, 2006

"Mystic White Branches" ACEO Miniature Painting:


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Golden autumn leaves on white branches swirl around a full moon. The night sky is in shades of dark red. This feng shui piece, part of the Zen Mandala modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original acrylic miniature painting.

This is an ACEO (Art Card). It is 2.5" x 3.5" (standard trading card size).

Purple Moonlight Original Acrylic Hand Painted Box:


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Branches of orange autumn leaves surround the full moon. Some of the leaves are dancing in the air. This piece, part of the Zen Mandala modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original acrylic painting on a wooden box. The sides and inside of the box are painted in purple. It is 100% hand painted and is one of a kind. It has been sealed with varnish to protect the paint and preserve the lustrous colors. It also has clear plastic pads on the bottom corners so you can put it on any surface without worrying about scratches.

Thursday, July 06, 2006

I go out walking in the mornings, usually in one of our local parks. This is a typical scene of what I see around me this time of year..."Gray Skies over Hills" ACEO Miniature Painting:


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A cloudy gray sky over the golden California hills. A live oak tree stands on one of the hills in the distance. This classic California landscape is an original acrylic painting.

This is an ACEO (Art Card). It is 2.5" x 3.5" (standard trading card size).

Wednesday, July 05, 2006

When I first woke up this morning, before I opened my eyes, I saw this image in my mind. As soon as I got up, I painted it..."Cactus in Bright Sunset" ACEO Miniature Painting:


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A cactus is illumined by a brilliant sunset in shades of yellow, orange and red. The cactus, in shades of purple with turquoise highlighting, completes the southwest palette. This miniature mystical landscape is an original acrylic painting.

This is an ACEO (Art Card). It is 2.5" x 3.5" (standard trading card size).

When I first woke up this morning, before I opened my eyes, I saw this image in my mind. As soon as I got up, I painted it..."Cactus in Bright Sunset" ACEO Miniature Painting:


Item 180004694345

A cactus is illumined by a brilliant sunset in shades of yellow, orange and red. The cactus, in shades of purple with turquoise highlighting, completes the southwest palette. This miniature mystical landscape is an original acrylic painting.

This is an ACEO (Art Card). It is 2.5" x 3.5" (standard trading card size).

Tuesday, July 04, 2006

"Autumn Gateway" ACEO Miniature Painting:


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The full moon illumines a wooden gate, set in a crumbling adobe wall, which opens to another world. The night sky, in shades of blue, deepening to indigo, is in monotone contrast to the bright autumn world beyond the gate. A single leaf has fallen on the path, to be a mystery the next day when the gate has closed. This visionary piece, part of the Shaman's Gate series (mystical landscapes of alternate realities), is an original acrylic painting.


This is an ACEO (Art Card). It is 2.5" x 3.5" (standard trading card size).

Monday, July 03, 2006

"Whisper of Hope" ACEO Miniature Painting:


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A praying angel in a white gown glides through the clouds in gentle shades of gold, rose, burgundy, mauve and purple. This miniature inspirational art is an original acrylic painting. It has been lightly varnished to protect the paint and preserve the lustrous colors. Note that the copyright watermark does not appear on the original painting.


This is an ACEO (Art Card). It is 2.5" x 3.5" (standard trading card size).