"I Woke Up in King Kong’s Body" Oil on Canvas 24” X 36” X 1.5” max. D $1,400 I flipped the switch on “I Woke Up in King Kong’s Body” with the reflection of a large male silverback gorilla & the African continent within the eye of a Hollywood actress. Art Challenge: Contrasting loose palette knife strokes with detailed small brush work. Contrasting B&W eye & gorilla with brilliant blue pupil. Fun Facts: First King Kong film aired in 1933. Silverback gorillas can be 6 feet tall and weigh 500 pounds. Gorillas in Central Africa are Critically Endangered, suffering from habitat destruction & poaching. ====================== "Seeing Through Stars" [SOLD] Oil on Canvas 20" X 20" $1,200 For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of stars makes me dream”—Vincent Van Gogh. “Seeing Through Stars” honors the actors, artists and poets who have paved the way for future generations of creatives. Depicted is an aspiring actress viewing the iconic symbol of stardom, the Hollywood sign, lit up for a premiere; with stars reflected in her eye. Her tear reflects the original Hollywoodland sign in remembrance of the Golden Age of Hollywood. “Only in the darkness can you see the Stars,” said Martin Luther King. This art challenge led me to discover macro views of the eye, the history of Hollywood, and constellations. Traditionally a wildlife artist, I could not resist including two animal constellations: Ursa Major and Lynx. I created my vision with water-based rather than traditional oils, contrasting loose palette knife and detailed brush work.