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This body of work is decidedly French in nature and a naturalistic approach is embedded in the 19th Century French Academic training, coupled with a thorough understanding of classical aesthetics and technique. The work seeks an impression of life from a delicately modeled rose to the energy of a wind-swept landscape, relying continuously on the ability to create the illusion of the third dimension. From figures in darkened spaces to patterns of blown weeds in sun-drenched fields, the naturalistic eye captures the mood of the subject and the emotion it evokes.

In an effortless manner, the paintings weave warm and cool colors, alternately transparent and opaque, into an ingenious tapestry of abstract and concrete forms. Absolute harmony of value and a subtle rhythm of line contribute to a limpid atmosphere in the work.

This work was featured in 5 Minutes of Fame, a 28-hour webcast that first played December 5-6, 2002. A panel of Minnesota curators representing the visual arts, performing arts, media arts, literary arts, design and architecture selected 130 of the works showcased in the 5 Minutes of Fame webcast. The other work in the webcast was submitted by individual artists and nearly 30 different arts organizations from across Minnesota.

5 Minutes of Fame marked the public launch of mnartists.org's new interface. Additional information about the event is available at http://5fame.mnartists.org/press/pressoffice.html

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Girl on Steps
Violet Daisies
Garden Fountain
Golden Wild Flowers
Bougainvillea
Private Moment
Pensive Moment
The Hesitation
The Light Undressing
Wading Through
Flower Vendor
Georgia Peach
Girl on the Railing
The Kitchen Doorway
The White Cat
The Scent of a Rose
Venetian Girl
Bitter Sweet
Peach Dress
Tuscan Landscape
French Street Scene
Italian Street Scene
Quiet Canal
STILL LIFES
Corte Mille
LANDSCAPES
Laurel Peonies
Italian Villa San Polo
A La Casa
Italian Farmhouse
Into the Light
DRAWINGS
Vendage
Poppies and Peonies
Les Allyssas Road
A Closer Look
FIGURES
Narrow Passageway
Venetian Evening
Mezzo Giorno
Out of Africa
Out from the Shadows
Farm House (Altydgedacht)
Morning Stroll, French Alps
Fall Field
Sunset Clansayes
Sorgum Field
Tuscan Buildings
Venetian Path
Steps in France
Swede Hollow
Chinatown
Sweeping Shadows
September Twilight
As the Moon is on the Rise
The Cleared Table
Passageway
Atmospheric Realism
Sunflowers
Bending Figure
Slain
Les Allyssas
Silent Waters
Les Allyssas
Venetian Calle
Rio di San Trovaso
Under the Tuscan Sun
Les Tournesoles
Dance of the Dandylions
Emily's Asters
Vineyard,Vaucluse
Lavender
Summers Day, Provence
Poppies
Poppies,Provence
Seated male with arm raised
Bending female
Seated female with arm raised
Slipping Through Silent Waters
Courtyard Fountain
Dimanche, Apres-midi
Venetian Afternoon
The Washline
Summer Afternoon, Provence
Flowers
SEA SCAPES
FRENCH LANDSCAPES
Tuscan Olive Trees
Reflections on a Hardwood Floor
A World Away
Table by the Window
The Daydream
Carly seated with arm raised
Carly bending
Girl on a Tartan Blanket
Carly seated
Duo-chrome
White Daisies and Burgundy Pom Poms
Tiger Lilies, Provence
Fall Field, Provence
Carly on back with a twist
Calla Lilies in Turquoise Vase
Penn Cove oysters
Meritage Oysterfest Poster
leaning back
Lac,Lion and Charlie
The Cleared Table II
Reluctant Posers
The Chess Match
Girl on an Egyptian Rug
Cascading Callies in Amber Glass
Amidst the Lilies
Afternoon Stroll, French Alps
rag doll yoga
Tables are Waiting
Standing / twist
One Last Look
Silent Afternoon