Theatre!

"Comedy & Tragedy" (acrylics, 12x14")

The colors!  Whew!  This was tricky.  I'm still not sure that the red orange was the correct choice, but it's done.  -Erico

Spring is in the air...

"White Blossoms" (acrylic, 12x12")

This was fun to create.  I struggled a bit and found that it had to be created and re-created until I was happy with it.  But it's finally done!  -Erico

 Cancer sucks...

Hope Floats (acrylics, 18x24") 

I'm often asked to make a donation of art to worthwhile fundraisers.  Cancer has struck home so many times, and it's never easy to cope with.  Loved ones, far and near, are affected and struggle to understand the "why me?" question.  A loved one said to me after her diagnosis several years ago, "Why not me?  What makes me special that I should be surprised to learn that I have cancer?"  It was one of the bravest moments among our many conversations over the next several years.  Cancer sucks... and hope dwindles after a while... but maybe, one day... we can catch that ribbon and cheer.  I hope this  brings in a sizable donation.  -Erico    

 Reaching...

"Reach" (acylics, 16x20")

Aren't we always reaching for something?  As far back as I can remember, I struggle with the idea of being satisfied.  Is there ever a time when we know we've done enough, we've been enough, we've shared enough, or ...  we've had enough?  I've learned to cope with the dissatisfaction, the yearning for more.  But the reach is still there.  -Erico  

 Peaceful Ruler... 

"Peaceful Ruler" (acrylics, 36x48") 

I was challenged by Carol Christ to make something LARGE for the upcoming June exhibit, "Out of Our Minds." I worked this very large canvas for a few days... and absolutely love the results!  A lot of great feedback came from those who saw the piece in my Decada exhibit.  I am extremely proud of this piece... and it made me realize how far I have come in twelve years of painting.  -Erico