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This was created in 1987 for my Principles of 2D design class at Western Michigan University. I was 20 when I made this simple collage from Calvin Klein Obsession cologne advertisements. Anyway, when I was thinking about something to paint this weekend, this piece came to mind for some odd reason. So I brought it up from the basement, cleaned it off and hung it on the wall. If I do paint this I may call it “Reincarnation of Obsession”.

The Aztecs held artisans in high regard. Many of them became wealthy earning a living producing jewelry, feathered headdresses, fine costumes and ornaments. Many Aztec artisans were often called “Toltecas” in reference to the ancient Toltecs whom the Aztecs revered.

This particular mask started from a cigar box. The cigar box was uniquely colored bright orange. It looked Aztec from the very beginning. The face was built up from paper and given a final coat of Tobacco leaves. The beard is yarn. The hair is dyed chicken feathers and dyed deer hair.

The mask will be donated to the Zonta Organization. The art auction will take place on Oct. 21 at the Lenawee Country Club.

This is my first attempt at a multiple block linoleum cut print. I modified my cutting jig yesterday by installing two 1/4″ wood dowels for registration. I started a series of these prints around 7 this morning and finished about 12 hours later. That does include time to watch the Detroit Lions lose their home opener. Anyway, the first block was a reduction cut, starting with blue, then yellow, then green. The second block was simply the tree. I ended up with 24 prints, but I think I’ll take out the faint prints and sell them as a series of 20. I’m going to frame this tomorrow night and get it ready to display at the Croswell Opera House Gallery. It will be on display during the month of September.

“Tobacco Fix”, Tobacco & cigar boxes, 20″x20″
Donated to Chaloners Cigar and Tobacco, Adrian, MI

Cheoah Bald, Watercolor, NFS

The 4th Annual LCVA Box Show Auction will be held on September 30th, 2006.Spanish Fly Box, Acrylic (sold)Fly Box, Acrylic (sold)

I currently have two pieces at The Boulevard Market in Tecumseh, MI. Please contact me for purchasing information.

Peppers, Watercolor (Original NFS, Prints Available $40)

Olives and Peppers, Acrylic

The Davincis Coffee House and Gallery just opened last week. I have three paintings there that I thought I would post here. Please contact The Davincis Gallery for purchasing information.

Thistles, Watercolor, 7″x13″ unframed, 14″ x 20″ framed, (sold)

Split Rock (Joshua Tree NP), Watercolor, 15″x15″ framed, $150

Silers Bald, Watercolor, 22″ x 28″ framed (sold)