"Fog and Sheep"

One of my collectors, Nancy H., wrote a very powerful message about her understanding of Pentecost and how it applied to my painting "Fog and Sheep." Her words perfectly articulated one of the themes that threads through many of my paintings. She has generously allowed me to share her words here, on my blog, with you all. 

“To me …

Pentecost is an Event that occurred and occurs repeatedly, infinitely.  It is the indwelling of personal connection with our entire unfolding Universe; it is boundless presence, that we can know, feel, identify with.

To me …

This event feels like an initial gift of the mantle of love manifested in so many ways.

It is the infusion, blanketing, imparting, sharing of spirit, soul, essence, sorrow, joy.

It converts all languages to one.  One small way of saying it may be Gestalt:  1+1= 3.

I experience it often in art, nature, and children.  I see it in your paintings...

For me, in Fog and Sheep, there is the spirit of anticipation, elation with the cool mantle of moving fog about to join and mingle with the warm earth and the living beings, the sheep, the configuration of whom is so perfect, so personal.  Everything is about to change.  And the dog is there to witness it all.  And it will ALL be OK.”

--Nancy H.