Best of Times / Worst of Times, Part II
Russian Escape Mixed Media, 3 -D/ 26” x 38” / $ 650 In Russia, the wealthy escape to luxurious homes on the Volga River known as Dachas on. During the communist revolution, Dachas were converted to vacation homes for workers but they have again resurfaced for the elite as exemplified by this seven-figure houseboat […]
Questioning Life
On Top Of It All 20” by 19”, Mixed media, $399. Questioning how to give meaning and purpose to life is ongoing. Answers evolve and change with age and circumstance. Winter holidays usher in a joyful bustle of activities with family and friends but since it is the end of one year and start of […]
Without Love, What?
Meet the Blockheads Acrylic on Canvas with glossy polyurethane finish. 26” by 22” / $385/ framed Without Love, What? Those fortunate enough to be showered with love during their childhood are likely to become healthy, well adjusted adults. Without Love, What? The following passage is taken from the manuscript of Over the Sticker Bush Fence: […]
Social Justice
Mean Aunt Martha An unfulfilled life led her to drink. Her children unfortunately suffered. acrylic on canvas/ 30” x30”/ gold frame/ $ 399 The following excerpt is from my latest manuscript. Over the Sticker Bush Fence: overcoming barriers for homeless and runaway youth will hopefully be in print in the near future. The printing business […]
Dynamo for Change
THREE SUNS 40” by 30” / Acrylic on Canvas / $ 499 Scorching Sun allows fires to burn so that Earth appears dry and lifeless. Life hovers underground waiting for Mother Nature to help it reemerge to make Land beautiful once more. Dynamo for Change Over the Sticker Bush Fence is a book in progress […]
Importance of Community
Articulated Whales By Ray Losey Traveling in Community To see Ray’s totems and masks go to RayLosey.com Importance of Community Over the Sticker Bush Fence is a book about homeless and runaway youth. It discusses the difficulties that arise due to childhood neglect and abuse. During the past three years I interviewed many people who […]
Preparing Your Body for Emergencies
Surf’s up Who knows what a rising sea will portend? Acrylic on Canvas/ 48” by 36” / $ 600 Preparing your Body for Emergencies Over the past six months, one disaster story after another was the featured news story. These tragedies brought to light how important it is to be prepared for emergency situations. Agencies […]
In Honor of Hugh Hefner on his death
TV Diva A television sex-pot selling to a crazed audience. Acrylic on Canvas/ 40” by 30” /$ 499 In Honor of Hugh Hefner Surprisingly, Hugh Hefner helped me get my start as director of a science center. Since he died recently I thought I would share the story of how the Playboy Bunnies assisted Impression […]
Terrorized at Home
The Orator In Hyde Park, England, the Orator stands on a soap box speaking his mind. Sharing views with curious onlookers he occasional appears deranged and at other times brilliant, but his right to express himself is never questioned. Acrylic on Canvas, 22” x 18” , black frame, $ 325 Terrorized At Home You may […]
Dream Summer
Dream Summer Art took over my spirit this week. As usual, my paintings are an expression feelings. In this case, I was happy that summer finally arrived and plan to make the most of my time outdoors but wondered if I will feel the same when the weather is over 100 degrees. Hot? Cold? Winter […]
