The Eye (26"x74")
October 2004 / Calgary, Alberta

You know... I had a really good reason for coming up with this name while I was painting this one. But, akin to the fellow who first discovered insulin... I forgot to write down why it is that name struck me. I can tell you, I'm sure it was something brilliant. This is in my living room. Although I find my "inner animal" is essentially an otter, I still use the bird and whale as my symbols. I use the bird as I was born in the year of the bird (Tibetan). Okay, and yes I admit, I'm a Richard Bach fan and there is probably something in there which is a throw back to paying homage to Jonathon Livingston Seagull. I also love the resiliance of the whale (I have a Maori tattoo of a whale tale on my ankle), symbolizing strength, bravery, cosmic truth, and unity.