Aftermath - Artifact: George T. Dickey PortraitArtifact: George T. Dickey Portrait The aftermath of war is widespread devastation, trauma and massive loss of life, destruction of property and infrastructure, and economic of collapse. For every soldier killed in the Civil War, another 2 died of disease. But the devastation of the infrastructure cannot be overlooked. Years of reconstruction lie ahead. This image symbolizes that destruction. This image is printed on archival paper and has a thin

regardless of scale

from expansive seascapes and landscapes to delicate flowers and branches

The Egyptian symbol of the Eye of Horus represents prosperity and good luck

quiet serenity and peace

while long shadows introduce rhythm and measure

A mountain in Big Sky Montana

Rainbow color Raku lidded jar

A narrow cobblestone street in the city of Annecy

This portrait is executed in oil paint on stretched canvas

Her bright pink lipstick that she wore every day lifted everyone's spirits

my intention is to bring forth the personality and the light shining from the eyes of the subject

While I love painting with oils and cold wax medium