Arabesque

Arabesque was inspired by Debussy's Arabesque No. 2. I often utilize music to get myself into the mood that I am seeking to produce my artwork. Claude Debussy, Erik Satie and Ralph Vaughan Williams are a few of the composers that influence me. 

Solo show at the University of Redlands

Transformation Mandala is one of 50 mandala artworks that was on display in my solo show at the Art Gallery, University of Redlands, California this year. This artwork was partly influenced by Tibetan art.

Blue Rondo

Sunflower Mandala

Winter Mandala

Spiritus

With the exception of stained glass, it is hard to get the glowing and translucent effect that painting with light gives you with any other art medium. I tried to capture the art deco style that was prominent in the 1920s and 30s for Spiritus.

Orb No.8

Blue Medley Mandala

Iris Star Mandala

I have always loved the luminosity of stained glass windows, although I have never tried working in the medium. Painting with light gives a similar effect, because the light is directed at the viewer or camera that is recording the drawing and painting process.

Night Flight

Night Flight was one of my ten mandalas that was on display at the University of Redlands faculty art show just recently. I am pleased to say that it sold, along with seven others.

Mystic Garden Mandala

The title of this piece sounds like something from the 1960s. That was the time when I was at art college in London, but I was not part of the hippy scene which was popular back then. Fads fade, but great art stands the test of time. I hope my work will stand that test!

Rondo Mandala

I find music can be the most expressive of all of the arts, and abstract art sometime comes close to it. The paintings of Wassily Kandinsky are a good example. My mandalas are in part an attempt to also get close to the sensation that you can feel when listening to music.

Minster Mandala

When on my travels, I like to visit buildings that have interesting fan vaulted ceilings, mostly in houses of worship. Sherborne Abbey in England is a good example. There is an amazing sensation when first looking up to see the ceiling from the center of the building. The same feeling can be had when looking up into a large tall tree. I try to create this sensation in some of my mandalas, including this one.

Albion Mandala

Albion is the oldest known name for Great Britain.

Dandelion Fairy Clock Mandala

This mandala design was not based originally on a dandelion. Thats what it reminded of, after I had finished it. Sometimes, I have no idea of what I am going to create at first. It can be very exciting to use a more random  approach, until something starts to emerge.  It is important to have an open mind, be playful, and have fun with it.

Rosetta Mandala

The Crystal Universe

  

As an artist, I am fascinated by design, and the incredible designs found in nature. Wilson Bentley, a self taught farmer from Vermont, USA, was the the first person to photograph a snow crystal (snowflake) in 1885, and spent the rest of his life recording them. According to Bentley, no two are alike! His book "Snow Crystals" contains 2400, and yes, no two are alike. Designs and patterns abound in the universe, and we are part of that pattern.  

Lindisfarne

The island of Lindisfarne is located off the Northumbrian coast, England. It is also called Holy Island, and was a primary pilgrimage site for Celtic Christians. Whatever your religion or believe, Lindisfarne is a spiritual and mystical place where you can find calm and solace. Although we may not have a physical place like Lindisfarne to go to, mandalas can act in a similar way,  bringing peace and tranquility to our lives. 

Centrum

Om Mandala

It has been said that there is harmony, peace and bliss in the sound of Om. It is the most important word in Hinduism and is held sacred, the expression of spiritual perfection. A  short but powerful word that starts with O, which is also a circle. I have tried to capture a sense of sound and power in my mandala.