This work is inspired by the stunning gardens of Japan as they emerge from autumn into early winter.
The change seasons in the medieval shogun gardens of Hamarikyu and Rikugien in Tokyo as well as the more recent Okochi-Sanso garden of Kyoto evokes a brisk walk and hot matcha tea.This composition is offered as a two-part set: Butterfly and Flower.

In this still life, a strikingly simple floral arrangement competes for attention with the ostentatious flair of a vintage red and gold paisley highball cocktail glass that hearkens back to the style of Hollywood Regency and the Mad Men of Madison Avenue.

These extraordinary comet finned spotted goldfish grace this composition as they heighten the viewers awareness of their weaving watery pirouettes in their immortal and familiar dance.
Part two of a two-part set.

These extraordinary comet finned spotted goldfish grace this composition as they heighten the viewers awareness of their weaving watery pirouettes in their immortal and familiar dance.
Part one of a two-part set.

Snow white Gerber daisies, joined with stately roses and delicate camellias lovingly arranged in a graceful bouquet whisper purity and companionship while soft yellow and green tones quietly suggest life, joy, and honor. 

Dazzling pink and lavender Four O'Clocks confidently occupy center stage in this delicate still life while a seemingly abandoned flowerling yearns for reunion in the stately assembly.

These majestic and graceful butterflies represent change, resurrection, and immortal triumph-- through all the stages of birth, struggle, and timeless tranquility.

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 youthful free flying spirit of springtime dragonflies as they rejoice and frolic in blue sunlit skies.
Dragonflies are formidable flying aces capable of both rocketing and hovering maneuvers with a near 360 degree scope of vision. Gratefully, these commanding winged warriors are an exceptional control on the mosquito population.

The richly colorful dragonflies in this composition are seemingly inviting the viewer to join their carnival celebration.  This is an exclusive invitation indeed, owing to the fact that the dragonfly in almost every culture of the world symbolizes self-realization and emotional maturity.

This composition extends its pair in the two-part set in celebration of youthful free flying dragonflies as they rejoice and frolic in blue sunlit skies.
Dragonflies are formidable flying aces capable of both rocketing and hovering maneuvers with a near 360 degree scope of vision. Gratefully, these commanding winged warriors are an exceptional control on the mosquito population.

This composition takes its inspiration from the celebrated cherry blossoms which flood Japan each year in a sea of trees awash in perfect pink blooms known as "sakura."  For centuries, elite imperial courtiers, poets, painters, and lovers have obsessed over the alluring and mysterious flower, which is often cited as a symbol of the transient nature of life.
Part one of a two-part set.

A quiet background yields to the triumph of the rose in this composition, signifying promise, love, and longing while hints of yellow provide the reassurance of health, friendship and stability.

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.

Quiet elegance and yearning for connection embody the essence of this sublime still life which celebrates a cherished traditional heirloom ornamental vase while colorful pink, white, and green essences trumpet life, love, and virtue.

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.

Geoffrey Chaucer took lovebirds as his inspiration in his 1382 poem "Parlement of Foules" to honor the union of King Richard II of England and Anne of Bohemia:
"For this was on seynt Volantyns dayWhan euery bryd comyth there to chese his make.
He was the first to link the martyr "St. Valentine" with love, and thus perhaps our modern annual ritual of Valentine's day. Lovebird behaviors such as snuggling, preening, feeding, and pining for each other bear witness to their deserved name. This four-part set of magical lovebirds heightens their sense of warmth in the heart of the viewer with their noble grace.

This composition features three hummingbirds energetically darting through space with playfully vibrant hints of red, pink, orange, and gold as they fulfill their busy mission.
Hummingbirds are known to symbolize eternity, continuity, and infinity as the fluttering wings of the hummingbird move in the pattern of an infinity symbol.
These extraordinary creatures constantly feed and visit up to 2,000 flowers per day with their long bills in search of sugary nectar. They are also migratory birds and can fly over 500 miles in a day.
This work portrays hummingbird featured characteristics of movement, the search for nourishment and dashing colors.

A foursome of curiously pink parakeets playfully return your gaze in a sense of heightened anticipation and curiosity.  In mythology, parakeets are renowned as birds of the sun. Their bright colors together with the sunshine aspect are what gives them their magic.

Three snow white pelicans quietly begin to retire against and emerging golden twilight.  In Christianity, the pelican is a symbol of loving and self-sacrifice, and is featured on coats of arms for colleges at Oxford and Cambridge universities.