Thank you very much to all those who attended the opening reception for "earthlings COMPOSITION".  From fellow artists to friends, family, and art lovers, I was overwhelmed by your enthusiastic response to this new collection.  Being able to share this work with you, to listen to your thoughts and impressions of the work in person means everything to me. It's one of the reasons I love what I do. 
Of course, I also want to give a special thank you to Cheryl Bell, owner/manager of 14 Bells Fine Art Gallery for all of her support, encouragement, and professionalism. You are the best.
The show continues until Sunday, November 10th and is also available now on the gallery's website:  14bells.com​  Enjoy!

com - po - si - tion, n.
definition from Oxford dictionary

1. the nature of something's ingredients or constituents, the way in which a whole or mixture is made up.
2. the artistic arrangement of the parts of a picture

Artist's statement: "Biologically, we are composed of the same ingredients, or elements, which make up every aspect of this planet. Perhaps that is why many of us respond so deeply to the natural world. We feel the connection. We instinctively recognize ourselves. We are all of this planet and in that sameness, we are connected to each other. Nothing else matters more that caring for our planet and each other. We are all earthlings."

I couldn't be more excited to share my very newest earthling series in the upcoming show "Composition".  The opening (from 6pm to 8pm) will be very special to me as the first earthling show was during the pandemic when the gallery was actually closed and so there was no reception. I am really looking forward to seeing the work hanging on the gallery walls this time, and to have the opportunity to meet and speak to everyone who can come that day.
The earthlings have evolved a great deal in the four years since they first appeared. The introduction of the occasional landscape suggestions in this newest collection adds a whole other dimension. 
​Hope to see you there!