Leapfrog #220 X 16 X 1. 5 Acrylic on Canvas This dual monochromatic work was created with palettes of Red + Black and White, and Yellow + Black and White with a spot color of Orange. Besides the whimsical subject matter and title, the focus of this piece is the geometric, abstract patterning creating depth and movement in the girls play dress. The intricate design was created with brushed acrylic paint and acrylic paint pens (rendered with a straight edge). A

I discovered that traditional martinis are typically garnished with one or three olives

a style that was popular during the time Wood completed his painting in 1930

She Bit My Nose

For the Sun Should Shine

as if love has cast a solemn spell upon me

simplifying it more and more with each revision

As I Made the Trek Home

It Was the 18th of May

reminds me of the 1982 song entitled

In the series of short-haired cats (same pose with a different geometric backdrop) I chose the color black for a stark

-- The Yellow + Black & White of this monochromatic piece creates a lush garden setting

I Should Never Have Walked Those Seven Miles