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.
Venetian sea shells feature in two compositions in this collection:  Venice Four Shells and Venice Map.
Prior to emerging as a dominant military, financial, and cultural powerhouse, the ancient origins of Venice were that of a quiet maritime community of sailors and fishermen. Its name comes from the ancient Veneti people who inhabited the region by 1,000 BC. Apart from the city-state’s many cultural and historic treasures, the beauty of nature and wonder of the seas is an integral part.
In fact, Lido de Venezia, an 11-kilometre sandbar off the southern tip of Venice, was one of Europe’s most acclaimed destinations for gathering sea shells, which inspire this composition.

"Verdigris" is an invitation to a contemplative journey through its accessible abstract style. Using color-block technique, it gently conveys quiet introspection, encouraging exploration in the interplay of shades and shapes. Through the rhythmic flow of colors, "Verdigris" evokes a sense of tranquil reflection, providing a brief respite—a visual sanctuary for inner contemplation and exploration.

This landscape composition features a lake view panorama celebrating an expansive azure spring-fed lake yielding to distant verdant forestry under a delicate blue sky accented with dancing white-tipped clouds. 
This painting unleashes many primordial sentiments through its symbols:  water as the source of life itself, purity, and fertility; skies associated with the spirit, peace, and heaven; and forests as the mysterious and unknown.  

Violet Crown unfolds a serene landscape of rolling hills and verdant pastures, framed by a distant treeline under a pale rose sky at dusk. This composition captures the tranquil essence of evening's gentle close, offering a window to nature's quiet majesty. An invitation to the timeless peace of the great outdoors.

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!

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.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.

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 thistle is actually part of the sunflower family, and is the national symbol for Scotland. To the Celts, the thistle represented bravery, devotion, durability, strength, and determination. Just try to pick one up! Its emerald hue symbolizes balance between head and heart. Green is the color of life, nature, and balance. Purple is the color of love, protection, sacrifice, and nobility. Inwardly, the thistle unites these attributes towards higher consciousness and enlightenment.

I did this painting during the Covid lockdown as an escape.

This delicate botanical bouquet is a modern interpretation following in the Flemish baroque genre. A refined arrangement of fresh white roses seizes the focal point, symbolizing honesty, purity, and perfection—contrasted by rich greenery, symbolizing renewal, nature, and energy.

This composition celebrates the mystery of natural networks of white oak branches during wintertime.
Trees are symbols of life, energy, health, growth and strength. Trees are the longest living organisms on the planet.
In winter, the White Oak loses its leaves to conserve water and better survive winter weather conditions—allowing it to renew and regrow in the springtime.

Cheerful sunlit skies gently bask a delicate verdant landscape with accents and shadows while pinkish ethereal clouds slowly inch across the distant horizon.
 

The colorful collection of yard birds that grace this composition feature pinks, greens, yellows, and violets against a subtle ethereal background.  This scene evokes the joy in the loving act of keeping yard bird feeders faithfully stocked to attract such wondrous creatures for our daily delight.