I appreciated the relaxed way with kids: kids crawling in the dirt, enjoying candy and staying up late to dance and partake in the sauna (nude, of course) with the adults. I noticed the kids experiencing life right along side the adults, and I took note of calm and happy kids. I add to this my belief in treating my children like little people versus treating them like little morons – my children and I have wonderful conversations – wild, varied, wacky and inspiring

"Relaxed Peace" (sold)
Acrylic on Canvas
18x14"
2008

Message from the Artist:
I took a summer trip to Aland, an island between Finland and Sweden – and months later I am inspired by the warmth and freedom of the locale.

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"Conver-sations" (sold)
Acrylic on Canvas
18x14"
2008

Message from the Artist: These recent paintings want to carve out a place for peace – in this case, a wild grassy field.

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