I had a dock on the Gatineau River for a decade. Lupins bloomed every Spring.
Category: Art & Comics
Young Merlin
Merlin is a legendary figure, central to the story of King Arthur. Merlin experienced time backwards. Today we might call him neurodiverse.
From the Old Body to a New
“As a caterpillar, having coming to the end of one blade of grass, draws itself together and reaches out for the next, so the self, having come to the end of one life and dispelled all ignorance, gathers in his faculties and reaches from the old body to a new.” — the Upanishads
Juliette on the Ottawa
As I learned to paint, I made a series of river paintings. This one is Juliette on the Ottawa.
Greta Thunberg
Greta Thunberg is a climate champion, a personal hero of mine.
One Ring
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards is an excellent guide for learning drawing skills. This sketch shows my left hand, which is wired to my right brain, holding my wedding ring.
Circle by Harry Chapin
Harry Chapin is a folk hero. His famous song, Circle, made a nice subject in my early efforts to mix image and handwriting.