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Here are my latest paintings that reflect places I have travelled to recently, either personally or vicariously!
As always, all are available as my gift to those who donate directly to Hearts & Homes for Refugees.
Just click on a painting to see the suggested donation amount.
In 2022, the organization and its incredible volunteers have welcomed refugee families from Afghanistan, Ukraine, Myanmar, Venezuela and other countries around the globe. It is my honor and pleasure to support that work.
I get to experience the excitement of creating and of giving, all at once.
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Toppling Moroccan Tagines
Acrylic, 16x20-inch gallery canvas, 1.5 inches deep. 2022.
Available for $500 donation to Hearts & Homes for Refugees.
A tagine, sometimes spelled “tajine,” is a traditional Moroccan cooking vessel made of ceramic or unglazed clay with a round base and low sides.
A cone-shaped cover sits on the base during cooking. The conical lid traps steam during cooking and returns the liquid to the clay pot, resulting in a moist dish with concentrated flavors.
Tagine is also the name for a Maghrebi, or North African, dish cooked in the tagine pot. Tagine is closely associated with Moroccan cuisine, where slow-cooked savory stews made with meat, poultry, or fish, are cooked with vegetables, aromatic spices, dried fruit, and nuts.
Originally developed as a portable oven, the tagine has become an iconic decorative piece too!
Available for $500 donation to Hearts & Homes for Refugees.
A tagine, sometimes spelled “tajine,” is a traditional Moroccan cooking vessel made of ceramic or unglazed clay with a round base and low sides.
A cone-shaped cover sits on the base during cooking. The conical lid traps steam during cooking and returns the liquid to the clay pot, resulting in a moist dish with concentrated flavors.
Tagine is also the name for a Maghrebi, or North African, dish cooked in the tagine pot. Tagine is closely associated with Moroccan cuisine, where slow-cooked savory stews made with meat, poultry, or fish, are cooked with vegetables, aromatic spices, dried fruit, and nuts.
Originally developed as a portable oven, the tagine has become an iconic decorative piece too!
Domes of Kyiv
Oil, 12x24-inch gallery canvas, 1.5 inches deep. 2022.
Available for $750 donation to Hearts & Homes for Refugees
Kyiv’s oldest church was built in 1037 and was named after the famous St. Sophia’s Cathedral in Constantinople. The majestic 13-cupola complex became a place of worship for Kyivites as well as a political and cultural center.
St. Sophia’s interior boasts rich frescoes and mosaics, many of which are still intact after roughly a millennium. Its bell tower, finished in 1752, is 76 m high. The upper Ukrainian Baroque part and gilded cupola were added in 1852.
Now a museum, St Sophia is one of the city's best known landmarks and the first heritage site in Ukraine to be inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
Available for $750 donation to Hearts & Homes for Refugees
Kyiv’s oldest church was built in 1037 and was named after the famous St. Sophia’s Cathedral in Constantinople. The majestic 13-cupola complex became a place of worship for Kyivites as well as a political and cultural center.
St. Sophia’s interior boasts rich frescoes and mosaics, many of which are still intact after roughly a millennium. Its bell tower, finished in 1752, is 76 m high. The upper Ukrainian Baroque part and gilded cupola were added in 1852.
Now a museum, St Sophia is one of the city's best known landmarks and the first heritage site in Ukraine to be inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
Rosso e Dolce
Oil, 16x16-inch gallery canvas, 1.5 inches deep. 2022.
Available for $500 donation to Hearts & Homes for Refugees.
Originally from Italy, red onions have a mild flavor, making them highly versatile for a variety of dishes where a splash of color and sweet flavor is desired.
They are native to three distinctly different regions: Tropea in Italy, Turda in Romania, and the US. Available throughout the year, their popularity is partly due to their health benefits as they are high in flavonoids and fiber compared to white and yellow onions.
Also known as purple onions, their crinkly colorful skin has also been used to make dye -- no surprise given their beautiful, intense color!
Available for $500 donation to Hearts & Homes for Refugees.
Originally from Italy, red onions have a mild flavor, making them highly versatile for a variety of dishes where a splash of color and sweet flavor is desired.
They are native to three distinctly different regions: Tropea in Italy, Turda in Romania, and the US. Available throughout the year, their popularity is partly due to their health benefits as they are high in flavonoids and fiber compared to white and yellow onions.
Also known as purple onions, their crinkly colorful skin has also been used to make dye -- no surprise given their beautiful, intense color!
All Come To Pray
Oil, 16x20-inch gallery canvas, 1.5 inches deep. 2022.
Available for $400 donation to Hearts & Homes for Refugees.
During a recent visit to Jerusalem, I was struck by the women praying so fervently at the Western Wall.
They came from many different places in the world, representing vastly different cultures. However their emotional reaction to being there – having the opportunity to touch the Wall and say their prayers in a medley of languages including Hebrew – was universal.
It was beautiful and moving to observe these women, side by side, as they murmured their prayers, hopes and thoughts.
Available for $400 donation to Hearts & Homes for Refugees.
During a recent visit to Jerusalem, I was struck by the women praying so fervently at the Western Wall.
They came from many different places in the world, representing vastly different cultures. However their emotional reaction to being there – having the opportunity to touch the Wall and say their prayers in a medley of languages including Hebrew – was universal.
It was beautiful and moving to observe these women, side by side, as they murmured their prayers, hopes and thoughts.
Rhythms
Acrylic, 18x18-inch gallery canvas, 1.5 inches deep. 2022.
Available for $400 donation to Hearts & Homes for Refugees.
Examples of ancient drums trace back millennia throughout Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. All over the world, people found ways to fashion drum heads from animal skins.
A djembe, in particular, is a rope-tuned goblet drum played with bare hands, originally from West Africa. The name comes from the saying "Anke djé, anke bé" which means "everyone gather together in peace" and defines the drum's purpose.
The drum is said to have been invented in the 12th Century by the Mandinka tribe in what is now Mali. Legend has it that the drum contains three spirits: that of the tree from which it was made, of the animal whose skin is used for the drumhead, and of the carver or the one who cut the tree and assembled the drum. The blacksmiths of old custom fit each drum to its player.
Available for $400 donation to Hearts & Homes for Refugees.
Examples of ancient drums trace back millennia throughout Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. All over the world, people found ways to fashion drum heads from animal skins.
A djembe, in particular, is a rope-tuned goblet drum played with bare hands, originally from West Africa. The name comes from the saying "Anke djé, anke bé" which means "everyone gather together in peace" and defines the drum's purpose.
The drum is said to have been invented in the 12th Century by the Mandinka tribe in what is now Mali. Legend has it that the drum contains three spirits: that of the tree from which it was made, of the animal whose skin is used for the drumhead, and of the carver or the one who cut the tree and assembled the drum. The blacksmiths of old custom fit each drum to its player.
Blooming Calla Lilies SOLD
Acrylic, 11x14-inch gallery canvas, 1.5 inches deep. 2022.
Available for $250 donation to Hearts & Homes for Refugees.
How interesting that calla lilies are fraught with contradictions.
First, they are not lilies! Native to the modern-day region around South Africa and Malawi, they somehow made their way to Europe and were first cataloged in the 18th century by a Swedish botanist who mistaken called them lilies; by the time the mistake was clarified, the calla lily name was already widely known and was not to be changed.
A second contradiction is in the flower’s meaning. Calla lilies grow from rhizomes that reproduce of their own accord, making them a symbol of fertility used in bridal bouquets. But they are also considered a symbol of rebirth and thus are often included in funeral arrangements.
Whatever their name and significance, and however they are used, calla lilies are appreciated the world over.
Available for $250 donation to Hearts & Homes for Refugees.
How interesting that calla lilies are fraught with contradictions.
First, they are not lilies! Native to the modern-day region around South Africa and Malawi, they somehow made their way to Europe and were first cataloged in the 18th century by a Swedish botanist who mistaken called them lilies; by the time the mistake was clarified, the calla lily name was already widely known and was not to be changed.
A second contradiction is in the flower’s meaning. Calla lilies grow from rhizomes that reproduce of their own accord, making them a symbol of fertility used in bridal bouquets. But they are also considered a symbol of rebirth and thus are often included in funeral arrangements.
Whatever their name and significance, and however they are used, calla lilies are appreciated the world over.
Jaffa Oranges
Oil, 18x18-inch gallery canvas, 1.5 inches deep. 2022.
Available for $400 donation to Hearts & Homes for Refugees.
Jaffa oranges, also called Shamouti oranges, are grown in Jaffa, Israel. They are unique because of their sweet taste, deep orange color, oval shape and thick peel.
This particular type of orange dates back to the 19th century when it was traded during the Ottoman Empire's rule. In Israel, which was part of Palestine at the time, it became popular because it is easy to peel, almost seedless, and has a tough skin which makes it easier to export worldwide.
In the 1950s and 1960s, Jaffa oranges became emblems of the Israeli state.
Available for $400 donation to Hearts & Homes for Refugees.
Jaffa oranges, also called Shamouti oranges, are grown in Jaffa, Israel. They are unique because of their sweet taste, deep orange color, oval shape and thick peel.
This particular type of orange dates back to the 19th century when it was traded during the Ottoman Empire's rule. In Israel, which was part of Palestine at the time, it became popular because it is easy to peel, almost seedless, and has a tough skin which makes it easier to export worldwide.
In the 1950s and 1960s, Jaffa oranges became emblems of the Israeli state.
Sea of Galilee SOLD
Oil, 11x14-inch gallery canvas, 1.5 inches deep. 2022.
Available for $300 donation to Hearts & Homes for Refugees.
The Sea of Galilee (aka Lake Tiberias or Kinneret) in Israel is the lowest freshwater lake on Earth and the second-lowest lake in the world after the saltwater Dead Sea. It is fed partly by underground springs, but its main source is the Jordan River, which flows through it from north to south.
The Sea of Galilee region is especially well known to Christians because it where Jesus Christ is said to have walked on the water, calmed a storm and showed the disciples miraculous catches of fish. The area also appears in some Islamic prophesies and was the site of the first Jewish kibbutz in 1909.
Located between the Golan Heights and the Galilee region, the Sea’s turquoise blue color “pops” amid its surrounding brown rocky land.
Available for $300 donation to Hearts & Homes for Refugees.
The Sea of Galilee (aka Lake Tiberias or Kinneret) in Israel is the lowest freshwater lake on Earth and the second-lowest lake in the world after the saltwater Dead Sea. It is fed partly by underground springs, but its main source is the Jordan River, which flows through it from north to south.
The Sea of Galilee region is especially well known to Christians because it where Jesus Christ is said to have walked on the water, calmed a storm and showed the disciples miraculous catches of fish. The area also appears in some Islamic prophesies and was the site of the first Jewish kibbutz in 1909.
Located between the Golan Heights and the Galilee region, the Sea’s turquoise blue color “pops” amid its surrounding brown rocky land.
Rosebuds
Acrylic, 16x16-inch gallery canvas, 1.5 inches deep. 2022.
Available for $400 donation to Hearts & Homes for Refugees.
According to fossil evidence, roses are 35 million years old! However it was (only) about 5,000 years ago that they began to be cultivated in gardens, probably in China where most species of roses are native.
This flower has played a major role in arts of all kinds – written, visual, music, perfume, cuisine, etc. Color is significant too in that red roses have come to express romantic love and yellow the care of friendship. White roses symbolize innocence and purity, orange blooms convey passion and enthusiasm, and pink means admiration, thanks, and joy. All things of beauty!
Available for $400 donation to Hearts & Homes for Refugees.
According to fossil evidence, roses are 35 million years old! However it was (only) about 5,000 years ago that they began to be cultivated in gardens, probably in China where most species of roses are native.
This flower has played a major role in arts of all kinds – written, visual, music, perfume, cuisine, etc. Color is significant too in that red roses have come to express romantic love and yellow the care of friendship. White roses symbolize innocence and purity, orange blooms convey passion and enthusiasm, and pink means admiration, thanks, and joy. All things of beauty!
Dappled Light SOLD
Oil, 16x20-inch gallery canvas, 1.5 inches deep. 2022.
Available for $500 donation to Hearts & Homes for Refugees.
Meandering the side streets of Santorini one Spring morning led me to many tiny alley ways and doorways. The beautiful Greek island has deep traditional roots and breathtaking views around every corner.
This open, red-shuttered window caught my eye as it nearly sparkled in the dappled morning sunlight. Such a calming, happy and pretty sight.
Available for $500 donation to Hearts & Homes for Refugees.
Meandering the side streets of Santorini one Spring morning led me to many tiny alley ways and doorways. The beautiful Greek island has deep traditional roots and breathtaking views around every corner.
This open, red-shuttered window caught my eye as it nearly sparkled in the dappled morning sunlight. Such a calming, happy and pretty sight.
Juicy SOLD
Oil, 12x12-inch offered with frame. 2018.
Available for $300 donation to Hearts & Homes for Refugees.
Peaches originated in China and from there, the “Persian apple” (the translated Latin name) was introduced to the Romans by the Persians (now Afghans and Iranians). Spanish explorers are credited with bringing the peach to South America and then eventually to England and France where it became quite a popular, but rare, treat.
During Queen Victoria’s reign, it is said that no meal was complete without a fresh peach presented in a fancy cotton napkin.
Eventually peaches were brought to the New World colonies where American Indian tribes planted the seeds as they traveled throughout the United States. Today, we all appreciate the fruit’s taste, texture and rich coloration!
Available for $300 donation to Hearts & Homes for Refugees.
Peaches originated in China and from there, the “Persian apple” (the translated Latin name) was introduced to the Romans by the Persians (now Afghans and Iranians). Spanish explorers are credited with bringing the peach to South America and then eventually to England and France where it became quite a popular, but rare, treat.
During Queen Victoria’s reign, it is said that no meal was complete without a fresh peach presented in a fancy cotton napkin.
Eventually peaches were brought to the New World colonies where American Indian tribes planted the seeds as they traveled throughout the United States. Today, we all appreciate the fruit’s taste, texture and rich coloration!
Majestic
Acrylic, 12x12-inch gallery canvas, 1.5 inches deep. 2022.
Available for $250 donation to Hearts & Homes for Refugees.
How enjoyable it was to create this abstraction of architecture - perhaps an Egyptian religious site with papyrus columns or some other Middle Eastern monument.
The creativity of the building lent itself to vivid coloration and imagination.
Available for $250 donation to Hearts & Homes for Refugees.
How enjoyable it was to create this abstraction of architecture - perhaps an Egyptian religious site with papyrus columns or some other Middle Eastern monument.
The creativity of the building lent itself to vivid coloration and imagination.
Jarred Spices II SOLD
Oil, 16x20-inch gallery canvas, 1.5 inches deep
Available for $500 donation to Hearts & Homes for Refugees
Like other countries in the region, Turkey is known for its spices and herbs which include cinnamon, mint, yenibahar (made from pimento berries), cardamom, cloves, ginger, cumin, oregano, saffron, bay leaves and red pepper.
The popular marash variety of red pepper is a staple in Turkish homes. Sometimes referred to as Turkish paprika, it comes from the same peppers used to make an often-used hot pepper paste.
Spices are also part of the country's heritage. For example, the black nigella seed is one of the oldest known spices with traces of it having been found in Tutankhamen's tomb as well as in Hittite sites that date back to the second century B.C.
The deep and varied colors of the red peppers, of which there are at least five types that differ in flavor and heat, are complemented by the bright tones of other colorful herbs and spices.
Available for $500 donation to Hearts & Homes for Refugees
Like other countries in the region, Turkey is known for its spices and herbs which include cinnamon, mint, yenibahar (made from pimento berries), cardamom, cloves, ginger, cumin, oregano, saffron, bay leaves and red pepper.
The popular marash variety of red pepper is a staple in Turkish homes. Sometimes referred to as Turkish paprika, it comes from the same peppers used to make an often-used hot pepper paste.
Spices are also part of the country's heritage. For example, the black nigella seed is one of the oldest known spices with traces of it having been found in Tutankhamen's tomb as well as in Hittite sites that date back to the second century B.C.
The deep and varied colors of the red peppers, of which there are at least five types that differ in flavor and heat, are complemented by the bright tones of other colorful herbs and spices.
Floral Array I
Oil, 10x20-inch gallery canvas, 1.5 inches deep
Available for $400 -- or $750 as a pair with Floral Array II -- donation to Hearts & Homes for Refugees
Surprisingly, flowers did not always exist. They first appeared about 140 million years ago. Before that, ferns and cone bearing trees dominated the earth.
The earliest flowers were small and rare, living in the shadows of nonflowering plants. Around 120 million years ago, a new branch of flowers evolved. That lineage includes 99% of all species of flowering plants on Earth.
Today, about 80% of all cut-flower sales in the United States are imported from South American countries like Colombia and Ecuador, with the most popular imported flowers including carnations, roses, orchids, lilies, tulips, and gerbera.
With their colorful and beautiful blooms, flowers are often seen as symbols of joy and pleasure. However, different types and colors of flowers have unique meanings ranging from forgiveness to the sadness of death to purity and the beauty of friendship or romantic love.
Available for $400 -- or $750 as a pair with Floral Array II -- donation to Hearts & Homes for Refugees
Surprisingly, flowers did not always exist. They first appeared about 140 million years ago. Before that, ferns and cone bearing trees dominated the earth.
The earliest flowers were small and rare, living in the shadows of nonflowering plants. Around 120 million years ago, a new branch of flowers evolved. That lineage includes 99% of all species of flowering plants on Earth.
Today, about 80% of all cut-flower sales in the United States are imported from South American countries like Colombia and Ecuador, with the most popular imported flowers including carnations, roses, orchids, lilies, tulips, and gerbera.
With their colorful and beautiful blooms, flowers are often seen as symbols of joy and pleasure. However, different types and colors of flowers have unique meanings ranging from forgiveness to the sadness of death to purity and the beauty of friendship or romantic love.
Floral Array II
Oil, 10x20-inch gallery canvas, 1.5 inches deep
Available for $400 -- or $750 as a pair with Floral Array I -- donation to Hearts & Homes for Refugees
Surprisingly, flowers did not always exist. They first appeared about 140 million years ago. Before that, ferns and cone bearing trees dominated the earth.
The earliest flowers were small and rare, living in the shadows of nonflowering plants. Around 120 million years ago, a new branch of flowers evolved. That lineage includes 99% of all species of flowering plants on Earth.
Today, about 80% of all cut-flower sales in the United States are imported from South American countries like Colombia and Ecuador, with the most popular imported flowers including carnations, roses, orchids, lilies, tulips, and gerbera.
With their colorful and beautiful blooms, flowers are often seen as symbols of joy and pleasure. However, different types and colors of flowers have unique meanings ranging from forgiveness to the sadness of death to purity and the beauty of friendship or romantic love.
Available for $400 -- or $750 as a pair with Floral Array I -- donation to Hearts & Homes for Refugees
Surprisingly, flowers did not always exist. They first appeared about 140 million years ago. Before that, ferns and cone bearing trees dominated the earth.
The earliest flowers were small and rare, living in the shadows of nonflowering plants. Around 120 million years ago, a new branch of flowers evolved. That lineage includes 99% of all species of flowering plants on Earth.
Today, about 80% of all cut-flower sales in the United States are imported from South American countries like Colombia and Ecuador, with the most popular imported flowers including carnations, roses, orchids, lilies, tulips, and gerbera.
With their colorful and beautiful blooms, flowers are often seen as symbols of joy and pleasure. However, different types and colors of flowers have unique meanings ranging from forgiveness to the sadness of death to purity and the beauty of friendship or romantic love.
Private Prayer SOLD
Oil, 16x20-inch gallery canvas, 1.5 inches deep. 2022.
Available for $500 donation to Hearts & Homes for Refugees.
Millions of people visit the Western Wall (or “Kotel” in Hebrew) in Israel – one of Judaism’s holiest sites - every year. It is the remains of the retaining wall surrounding the Temple Mount, the site of the First and Second Temples of Jerusalem, held to be uniquely holy by the ancient Jews.
For most of the day, the Western Wall is lined with people deep in prayer. Many lean forward and touch their foreheads to the stones. With eyes closed, they whisper prayers and and often leave written notes of wishes or prayers on pieces of paper, wedging the papers into the cracks of the ancient stones.
Available for $500 donation to Hearts & Homes for Refugees.
Millions of people visit the Western Wall (or “Kotel” in Hebrew) in Israel – one of Judaism’s holiest sites - every year. It is the remains of the retaining wall surrounding the Temple Mount, the site of the First and Second Temples of Jerusalem, held to be uniquely holy by the ancient Jews.
For most of the day, the Western Wall is lined with people deep in prayer. Many lean forward and touch their foreheads to the stones. With eyes closed, they whisper prayers and and often leave written notes of wishes or prayers on pieces of paper, wedging the papers into the cracks of the ancient stones.
Silent Prayer
Acrylic, 18x18-inch gallery canvas, 1.5 inches deep. 2022.
Available for $450 donation to Hearts & Homes for Refugees
Millions of people visit the Western Wall (or “Kotel” in Hebrew) in Israel – one of Judaism’s holiest sites - every year. It is the remains of the retaining wall surrounding the Temple Mount, the site of the First and Second Temples of Jerusalem, held to be uniquely holy by the ancient Jews.
Today it is a place of fervent prayer for the many who visit every day. Women and men worship separately on opposite sides of a dividing fence. Facing the wall, many touch their foreheads to the stones and silently speak their prayers.
Available for $450 donation to Hearts & Homes for Refugees
Millions of people visit the Western Wall (or “Kotel” in Hebrew) in Israel – one of Judaism’s holiest sites - every year. It is the remains of the retaining wall surrounding the Temple Mount, the site of the First and Second Temples of Jerusalem, held to be uniquely holy by the ancient Jews.
Today it is a place of fervent prayer for the many who visit every day. Women and men worship separately on opposite sides of a dividing fence. Facing the wall, many touch their foreheads to the stones and silently speak their prayers.
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