Tales of Black & Red

These pieces mark the beginning of a new series of illustrations. For me the figures radiate a relaxed comfort with their identity.

Many years ago when I was quite young, I remember an older acquaintance I admired hugely. She was completely at ease in her own skin. One day we were walking along together when her wrap-around skirt suddenly blew off in a strong wind and went flying down the high street like a chaffinch on crack. She was completely unfazed... Still one of the most impressive things I have witnessed.

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AnimalTalk

Here are a couple in the current series of AnimalTalk. A lovely gentleman has just bought 3 of each. A friend of mine used to have fun (fun for him..) with strangers by throwing back his head and laughing randomly in the middle of their sentences, and rounding it off by adding "according to the prophecy" on the end of all his responses. From that point, I was very careful in sharing any of my random imaginary musings with him. Some things are meant to stay in our heads...

Oh, and don't worry, I'm sure Raccoon-Lizards don't really exist, and in any case, volcanoes are really hard to get out of.

Rainbow Elephants

More Elephants. Can't promise there won't be more at some point.

They emanate a deep sense of calm and wisdom don't they. Whether they are actually wise who knows, but if life is about our skill in styling it out, they certainly do.

Feng Shui has a lot to say about Elephant art placement in the home for good luck and prospertiy. Feng Shui tends to have a lot to say about most things. Apparently, in Chinese culture a kneeling elephant shown from the front represents prosperity because......the pose resembles a person evacuating his bowels in a kneeling position. Don't ask, I have no idea.

The world is on a runaway train to weird town...

Any art that is enjoyed creates good vibes in the home. Simple.

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