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This landscape is an area in the Austin, Texas Green Belt.
 

The Blue Crab gets its proper name from Greek and Latin roots which break down to mean, “beautiful-swimmer” and “savory."  I cannot recall ever seeing a crab swim but I do understand the “savory” aspect of the origin of the name.  We put crab meat on just about everything in New Orleans.   
Crabs are bottom-feeders, one of the cleaners of the sea, a noble creature, that gives so much to humanity, and they are so wonderful to observe.
 

This exquisitely remastered digital rendering of an ancient zodiac evokes the mysticism of a foregone age where astrologers were thought to be magicians, and many were highly respected scholars, believing that the movements of the stars governed the emotions and actions of earthly beings.
In the words of the medieval theorist Kepler, "It is clearly evident that most events of a widespread nature draw their causes from the enveloping heavens."  What the ancients defined as "influx" thus became transformed into our modern vocabulary as "influence."
Who could possibly forget the fabled "star crossed lovers" of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, or these words from the Tempest:
My zenith doth depend uponA most auspicious star, whose influenceIf now I court not but omit, my fortunesWill ever after droop.This print embodies the mysticism of the pre-scientific age and invites the viewer to experience its wonder, and serves as a tangible reminder of the power of "influence."

The Technicolor series comprises of a set of exhilarating colors with glorious accents of coral and turquoise.
 

The Technicolor series comprises of a set of exhilarating colors with glorious accents of coral and turquoise.
 

The Technicolor series comprises of a set of exhilarating colors with glorious accents of coral and turquoise.
 

This composition is inspired by the ancient Berber seafaring city-state of Tangier. Situated opposite the Straits of Gibraltar, the city is said to be named after Tingis, the daughter of Atlas, the mythical supporter of the heavens. Founded in the 5th century BC by Carthaginian colonists from Greece, it later passed to the ancient Romans as Mauretania Tingitana and then to the Byzantine Empire. Rich orange and golden hues in this abstract evoke symbolism of warmth associated with joy, sunshine, and the Mediterranean/Saharan landscape—representing history, adventure, curiosity, and creativity.

This botanical still life features golden summer sunflowers against a cheerful and deferential background. No flower can lift someone’s spirits quite like sunflowers.
They are bright and cheery, and as warm and inviting as the sweet summer sun. With brilliant yellow petals, also known as “rays,” sunflowers have an unmistakable sun-like appearance that has made them a crowd favorite, especially in the summer months.
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.
Sunflowers are known for being “happy” flowers, making them the perfect gift to bring joy to someone’s (or your) day.

 

This exquisite work celebrates the noble beauty of the ballet with natural deference to the magnificence of the performer by quietly applauding with refinement in majestic pinks and greens.

 

This peaceful seascape composition captures the tranquility of a golden beach and changing skies in springtime.
Indeed, physical oceanographers observe that the ocean has weather and seasons, much like the atmosphere. Springtime is often a time of great change, turbulence, and productivity. Increasing sunlight, nutrient enrichment from land and upwelling from the deep, and changeable atmospheric weather all conspire to color the ocean surface with interesting patterns.

Butterflies are deep and powerful representations of life, struggle, and change. They are reflections of our souls.
To Christians, the butterfly is a symbol of resurrection, and around the world butterflies are viewed as the symbols for endurance, change, hope, and life.
In this composition, golden butterflies dance over the canvas in joyful liveliness.
Part two of a two-part set.

Butterflies are deep and powerful representations of life, struggle, and change. They are reflections of our souls.
To Christians, the butterfly is a symbol of resurrection, and around the world butterflies are viewed as the symbols for endurance, change, hope, and life.
In this composition, golden butterflies dance over the canvas in joyful liveliness.
Part one of a two-part set.

This seascape composition features a regatta of playful sailing yachts flouting their colorful spinnakers under joyful summer skies on a rich azure seas.  

This lovely two-part landscape set captures the soothing natural features of the Caribbean. Synonymous with paradise, this region features rich sandy beaches, soft tropical skies, calm winds, lush verdant vegetation, and widely divergent palette of blues. Geographically, the Caribbean spans an area of over one million square miles and comprises more than 700 islands, islets, reefs, and cays. These landscapes give the impression of private and pristine shorelines as glimpsed from a passing luxury yacht.
Part 2 of 2

This lovely two-part landscape set captures the soothing natural features of the Caribbean. Synonymous with paradise, this region features rich sandy beaches, soft tropical skies, calm winds, lush verdant vegetation, and widely divergent palette of blues. Geographically, the Caribbean spans an area of over one million square miles and comprises more than 700 islands, islets, reefs, and cays. These landscapes give the impression of private and pristine shorelines as glimpsed from a passing luxury yacht.
Part 1 of 2

Soft azure waves gently roll against a golden sandy beach while delicate white trimmed clouds in the foreground hint at an afternoon squall on the distant horizon.