Galleries
Indwelling Phoenix Bird (Imagination) (2013)
Oil On Canvas
30 in. x 58 in.
This is my 2013 ArtPrize entry and will be showing at First (Park) Congregational Church in Grand Rapids September 18- October 6, 2013.
Free Spirit Rooster (2012)
Oil On Canvas
24 in. x 48 in.
This painting is featured in the May 2013 edition of ARTisSpectrum magazine, p. 105
Golden Tree (2012)
Oil On Canvas
Owned by Liberty Athletic Club, Ann Arbor, MI
This painting is currently displayed in the Tree House at Liberty Athletic Club
Healing Energy (Bridge Within) (2012)
Oil On Canvas
approx. 66 in. x 30 in.
Owned by John Flygare, Burlingame, CA
This tryptich is based upon the molecular model of the drug that John has been working on since 2000 as a potential cure for cancer.
Healing Energy (Bridge Within) Part 1 (2012)
Oil On Canvas
20 in. x 30 in.
Owned by John Flygare, Burlingame, CA
Healing Energy (Bridge Within) Part 2 (2012)
Oil On Canvas
20 in. x 30 in.
Owned by John Flygare, Burlingame, CA
Healing Energy (Bridge Within) Part 3 (2012)
Oil On Canvas
20 in. x 30 in.
Owned by John Flygare, Burlingame, CA
Free Spirit Plant XIII (2011)
Oil On Canvas
15 in. x 11 in.
Owned by Marty and Jane Maehr, Ann Arbor, MI
Free Spirit Plant XVI (2011)
Oil On Canvas
13 in. x 9 in.
Owned by Stephan and Nevena Mrdalj, Ann Arbor, MI
Free Spirit Plant XVII (2011)
Oil On Canvas
20 in. x 14 in.
Owned by Rod and Julie Beer, Ann Arbor, MI
Free Spirit Plant XVIII (2011)
Oil On Canvas
20 in. x 14 in.
Owned by Rod and Julie Beer, Ann Arbor, MI
Free Spirit Tree 1 (Arete') (2011)
Oil On Canvas
72 in. x 72 in.
Owned by Virender and Anna Sandhu, Ann Arbor, MI
Deep Roots and Firm Stems (2010)
Oil On Canvas
28.25 in. x 28.25 in.
This painting drew inspiration from the Tao te Ching, # 59.
Deepwater Fish (2010)
Oil On Canvas
20 in. x 20 in.
This idea originated from the Tao te Ching, # 36.
Egyptian Ibis Swan (2010)
Oil On Canvas
28.25 in. x 28.25 in.
This painting was inspired by the writings and/ or legend of Hermes Trismegistus.
Fruit Beyond the Flowering (2010)
Oil On Canvas
20 in. x 68 in.
This is a "regenerative" triptych. Individual pieces can stand by themselves, and if they do, my hope is that other paintings will grow back to take their place, although in a different, unique way.
Fruit Beyond the Flowering 1 (2010)
Oil On Canvas
20 in. x 20 in.
Fruit Beyond the Flowering 1-3, and the overall creation, Fruits Beyond the Flowering, were inspired, in part, by the Tao te Ching, # 38.
Portal of Renewed Initiation 1 (Love) (2010)
Oil On Canvas
11 in. x 30 in.
Portal of Renewed Initiation 1- XII, along with the overall creation, Portals of Renewed Initiation, were inspired by Paul's letter to the Galatians, chapter 5, verses 22 and 23.
Portals of Renewed Initiation (2010)
Oil On Canvas
86 in. x 64 in.
This is a "regenerative" dodecatych. The individual pieces are meant to stand by themselves, and if they do, my hope is that other paintings will grow back, although in a different, unique way, keeping the overall Idea alive....
Recurring Odyssey (2010)
Oil On Canvas
28.25 in. x 28.25 in.
The full title is Recurring Odyssey: Lucifer, Ahriman, and Return of a Lost Soul.
The Middle Way (2010)
Oil On Canvas
approx. 60 in. x 60 in.
This is a "regenerative" tetraptych. In addition to being able to stand by themselves, the four indivual pieces can be hung in any of four ways, as can be done with the overall creation. As indivual pieces leave, more will grow back....
The Middle Way 1 (2010)
Oil On Canvas
28.25 in. x 28.25 in.
The Middle Way 1-4, along with the regenerative creation, The Middle Way, was inspired by Tathagata Buddha's teaching on The Four Noble Truths and The Middle Way....
Vine and Branches (2010)
Oil On Canvas
20 in. x 20 in.
This is a "regenerative" nonatych. The individual paintings are able to stand by themselves, and if so, and they leave the group, it is as if the overall creation is pruned back, allowing for more unique paintings to grow back in their place.
Vine and Branches 1 (2010)
Oil On Canvas
20 in. x 20 in.
Vine and Branches 1-9, and the regenerative creation, Vine and Branches, were inspired by John's gospel, chapter 15.
Seagulls over Lake Michigan (2009)
Oil On Canvas
24 in. x 48 in.
Owned by Marty and Jane Maehr, Ann Arbor, MI
Sophia, Sower of Light (The Sower) (2009)
Oil On Canvas
48 in. x 36 in.
Owned by Patrick Fay, Detroit, Michigan
Sun before Rising (2009)
Oil On Canvas
22 in. x 37 in.
Owned by Marybeth and Steve Putnam, Ann Arbor, MI
Three Seeds beneath the Surface (2009)
Oil On Canvas
48 in. x 36 in.
Owned by Marty and Jane Maehr, Ann Arbor, MI
Waterfall of Light (2009)
Oil On Canvas
24 in. x 37 in.
Owned by Christie and Kit Dickinson, Ann Arbor, MI
Above the Clouds (2008)
Oil On Canvas
21 in. x 13 in.
Currently showing at Heartland Gallery, Urbana, IL
Aphrodite's Riddle (2008)
Oil On Canvas
36 in. x 48 in.
Owned by Jessica Ewing, Ann Arbor, MI
The complete title of this painting is "Aphrodite's Deception> Venus Misconstrued> Ever Recurring Quest for Attunement".
Bird on a Limb (2008)
Oil On Canvas
21 in. x 28 in.
Owned by Luke "Sky..........Walker" Marker, New York, NY
Crooked Tree with Ripe Fruits (2008)
Oil On Canvas
15 in. x 20 in.
Owned by Rick Goldwasser, Flagstaff, AZ
Dark Brown Clouds (2008)
Oil On Canvas
13 in. x 21 in.
Owned by Egor and Denise Alekseev, Ann Arbor, MI
Fertile Valley Birds (2008)
Oil On Canvas
21 in. x 30 in.
Owned by Michael and Terry Mc Leod, Lansing, MI
Little Village Within (2008)
Oil On Canvas
11 in. x 15 in.
Owned by Jim and Sally Wallace, Urbana, IL
Return (2008)
Oil On Canvas
15 in. x 20 in.
Inspired by hexagram #24 from the I-Ching. Currently showing at Heartland Gallery, Urbana, IL
Small Blue Stream (2008)
Oil On Canvas
13 in. x 21 in.
Currently showing at Heartland Gallery, Urbana, IL
Sunrise on Appleby's Point (2008)
Oil On Canvas
11 in. x 15 in.
Owned by Marty and Jane Maehr, Ann Arbor, MI
Two Swans in Lake Michigan (2008)
Oil On Canvas
11 in. x 15 in.
Owned by Bob and Jean Koch, Urbana, IL
Valley Vortex (2008)
Oil On Canvas
24 in. x 32 in.
Owned by Steve and Naomi Maren, College Station, TX
Dragon Vine (2007)
Oil On Canvas
24 in. x 48 in.
Owned by John and Linnaea Thomas, Milwaukee, WI
Inspired by hexagram #1 from the I-Ching.
Metis Moth (2007)
Oil On Canvas
48 in. x 36 in.
Also called "Overcoming Scylla and Charybdis Within". Usually referred to as "Mothra".
Red House with an Open Door (2007)
Oil On Canvas
56 in. x 23.5 in.
It is also featured in the current, November 2008, issue of ArtisSpectrum magazine, pg. 67.
The Conversion on the Way to Damascus (2007)
Oil On Canvas
48 in. x 36 in.
Owned by Marty and Jane Maehr, Ann Arbor, MI
This painting is an abstract interpretation of the painting by Caravaggio of the same name (original painting done in Rome in 1601).
Three Pine Trees on Beaver Island (2007)
Oil On Canvas
24 in. x 30 in.
Owned by Marty and Jane Maehr, Ann Arbor, MI
Two Trees Growing on a Hilltop (2007)
Oil On Canvas
24 in. x 30 in.
Owned by Kate and Sam Pickering, Oak Park, IL
Bird Outta the Cage (2006)
Oil On Masonite
30 in. x 40 in.
Owned by Steve and Mary Swanson, Eau Claire, WI
Fox in the Forest (2006)
Oil On Canvas
48 in. x 36 in.
Featured in the November 2007 issue of ARTisSpectrum magazine.
Northwest Nebraska (2006)
Oil On Masonite
24 in. x 18 in.
Owned by Ron and Mary Elizabeth Pfeil, Philadelphia, PA
Under a Turtle's Shell (2006)
Oil On Masonite
16 in. x 14 in.
Owned by David "the Horse" Scheltema, Ann Arbor, MI
Inspired by hexagram #26 from the I-Ching.
Chien (Gradual Progress) (2005)
Oil On Masonite
18 x 24 in.
Owned by Marty and Jane Maehr, Ann Arbor, MI
Inspired by hexagram #53 from the I-Ching.
Plants In Fertile Soil (2005)
Oil On Masonite
24 x 18 in.
Owned by Carmen & Murray Kirby, Urbana, IL
Shoreline (2004)
Oil On Masonite
(3) 18 x 24 in.
Owned by Jim "the Big Hurt" Herter
This triptych was inspired by the Beaver Island shoreline in Northern Michigan.
Turning The Light Around (2004)
Oil On Canvas
36 x 24 in.
Currently showing at Moka Gallery, Chicago, IL
Cocoon (2003)
Oil On Masonite
18 in. x 24 in.
Currently showing at Hentschel Art Gallery in Des Moines, Iowa.
Fox At The Edge Of The Forest (2003)
Oil On Masonite
24 x 18 in.
Owned by Marty and Jane Maehr, Ann Arbor, MI
Three Trees (Deeply Rooted Trees) (2003)
Oil On Masonite
30 x 24 in.
Owned by Lionel Swan, Ann Arbor, MI
Underwater Snakes (2003)
Oil On Masonite
39 in. x 17 in.
Currently showing at Hentschel Art Gallery in Des Moines, Iowa.
Bird over the Water (2002)
Oil On Canvas
58 in. x 24 in.
Owned by Paul Ripley and Jenny Mrozinski, Ann Arbor, MI
Broken Mirror (2002)
Oil On Masonite
36 in. x 48 in.
Featured in October 2006 issue of ARTisSpectrum magazine.
Hungry Birds (2002)
Oil On Canvas
30 x 30 in.
Also called "Howling Wolves". Currently showing at MOKA Gallery in Chicago, Illinois.
Through The Tall Grass (2002)
Oil On Masonite
48 in. x 36 in.
Currently showing at Liberty Athletic Club, Ann Arbor, MI
Beneath The Surface (Little White Swan) (1998)
Colored Pencil
24 x 18 in. Diagonal
Owned by Marty & Jane Maehr, Beaver Island, MI
Wolf Howling In The Loneliness (1996)
Colored Pencil
24 x 18 in.
Owned by Steve Batchelder, Tempe, AZ
This piece was started in 1988.
In And Out Of My Shell (1993)
Colored Pencil
24 x 18 in.
Owned by Larry and Mary Ellen Ho, Ann Arbor, MI
Pearl in the Forest (1986)
Oil On Canvas
11 in. x 14 in.
Owned by Marty and Jane Maehr, Ann Arbor, MI
Valley (1985)
Oil On Canvas
11 in. x 14 in.
Owned by Marty Maehr, Ann Arbor, MI
My first oil painting.
Waterfall Beneath The Clouds (1984)
Colored Pencil
18 x 24 in.
Owned by Kate Maehr, Oak Park, IL
Also been called "The Pearl" and might be again.
Abe Lincoln (1976)
No. 2 Pencil
11 x 14 in.
Owned by Marty Maehr, Ann Arbor, MI
I did this when I was in eigth grade.
My Art Teacher (1971)
Mixed Media
15 in. x 20 in.
Owned by Marty and Jane Maehr, Ann Arbor, MI
This is a paper mache' creation I did when I was 9 years old.
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