Wander with Wonder in Nature
Zebra Swallowtail Kite Mandala
Sometimes the simplest moments and images bring the simplest pleasures in so many ways.
Yellow Maple Polyphemus Moth
My greatest moth encounter was with a beautiful specimen of a Polyphemus moth hovering below a streetlight in Houston, Texas, in 1983.
Butterflies and Bones
I know people sometimes say “You just can’t make this stuff up.” Well sometimes that is just what I do—I can’t help it----Pairing of shapes, intermingling positive and negative spaces, decorative patterns, a pleasing color palette, and putting unrelated objects...
Eyes On Nature
I am pleased to provide 2 links to a video tour through my art exhibit currently @ RAM Richmond Art Museum in Richmond, Indiana until 7-26-25 for those who have not had the chance (I hope will be able to drop in) or are unable to attend because of geography and...
Trip into a Japanese iris Garden
A good friend and neighbor maintains a beautiful secret garden of plants and flowers. He shared with me a patch of delicate Japanese iris’ blossoming in his front yard on Friday. Iris japonica has light green leaves and flat flowers with dainty and fancy frilly petals...
Year’s End and Ready for 2024
2023 is coming to a close. I hope to be a better blogger and share more about the art I produce and my thoughts on my professional and personal art road ahead. I humbly submit that I received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Association of Medical Illustrators...
Orchard Swallowtail Airstream Butterflies
As a medical and scientific illustrator of 43+ years I am charged with telling stories with accuracy and observed detail. As long as I can remember I have been fascinated with minimalism and ornamentation. The art I produce currently in mandalas and panels is less...
Boundaries of the Brain
I believe it is important to embrace authenticity and revel in a sense of joy in the process of making our own art, art that visualizes playful childhood memories, and makes us whole.
Biodiversity Connectivity
For biodiversity success the puzzle pieces must fall in place and stay together.
Biodiversity Classification
Sometimes my 60+ year brain does not quickly conjure up and sift through the 1100+ mandala and nature panel images I have created over the past 10 years until I ruminate on the topic I seek and search external hard drives. Ah-Ha—there you ARE! This mandala was to...
Greetings from Biodiversity
During my flurry-filled creative acts I let the art process and wandering thought lead me down unplanned and serendipitous paths— IT is a wonderful experience!
Flyingfish Have Landed in Baltimore
Winged flyingfish with large eyes and large pectoral and pelvic fins fly through the air in Baltimore.
Life Musing on AI
Life has been busy lately with thoughts of the future, teaching and client directed artwork, family and friends, and, of course nature. It seems to be a seesaw motion up and down, back and forth, looking for clues that have brought me to this present point in my life....
Little Brown Wren
Seeming to be fearless, these small stubby birds are always ready to stand up to any bird-bully in its neighborhood.
What You May Not Know About Me
I have loved little cars for as long as I can remember. As a child, I looked forward to every birthday and every Christmas in hopes of adding to my collection.
Comfort Zone
It is my wish that you too find and embrace your path and tell personal stories through your art in whatever form it takes!
Searching for Crabs
When I was a young boy my family took a summer vacation to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, my late father’s favorite place. One afternoon my father and I walked along the sea wall drinking chocolate milkshakes (made with vanilla ice cream also my father’s favorite). I found...
South American Chiva Art
Over the past few months I have been creating animals and plants with a combination of a variety of geometric forms and repeating designs including triangles, diamonds, teardrops, squares, ovals, dots, lines, and outlines all made and paired with bright colors. These are the creative tools of the artists and artisans of the South American artform known as Chiva Art
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