New York Period
Expressionist Painting - 1980's - Brooklyn, NY
Conceptual Illustration - 1990's - Chelsea, NY

Tuscany in Water
Oil on canvas
30" x 40"
1986
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Water
Oil on canvas
30" x 40"
1986

Volcanic Lava I Mt. Etna, Sicily
Oil on canvas
30" x 40"
1986

Volcanic Lava II Mt. Etna, Sicily
Oil on canvas
30" x 40"
1986
Water, Volcanic and Urban Street Scene Paintings
These paintings were made early on in the 80's while living in New York City. Some years ago, I traveled by train from Florence to Sicily with an artist friend and we stood very close to the lava of Mount Etna, an active stratovolcano located in Sicily, Italy. Our sneakers melted! These paintings were made after that adventure. These striking expressionist street scenes of Rome are oil paintings that utilize one point and atmospheric perspective. Ancient architecture can be seen in the background. Colors and textures are from reality imagination and memory. This series is about courage, overcoming fear, a journey towards truth and light.

Ancient Street
Oil on canvas
30" x 40"
1988

Ancient Street Scene
Oil on canvas
40" x 60"
1986

Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay
Oil on canvas
40" x 60"
1986
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Urban Rural
Acrylic and Marble Dust on aged wood
19" x 46"
1986

Time Traveler - Berlin, Germany
Acrylic on canvas
36" x 24"
1992

Spicy Lady
Oil paint, sand, coffee, spices and mixed media fabric on canvas
30" x 40"
1986

Past Present - Bologna, Italy
Oil on canvas
40" x 30"
1987

Beach Girl
This is a self portrait by the sea. It was made when I was moving from Long Island to NYC with oil paint and sand from the long island beaches where I grew up. There is also some marble dust mixed in from Carrera, Italy from when I studied painting abroad in Florence the year before.
I still remember the day I went on a local bus with the quarry workers to the quarries where Michelangelo got his marble. This piece is about reflections and transitions.
Beach Girl
Portrait of the Artist
Oil paint, Babylon' LI beach sand and Carrera , Italy marble dust on canvas
40" x 30"
Framed
1986

After the Dance
Oil on canvas
24" x 18"
1986

Ballerina at the Barre
Oil on canvas
20" x 16"
1986

After the Dancing
Oil on canvas
40" x 30"
1986
Resilience & Ballet
Here are a few of my early works with the theme of the Ballet.
This work was inspired by my first love... the ballet. As a young teen, I stopped dancing on point due to a knee injury and I began painting. One of the subjects I first painted in my early career in NYC as a theme was the ballet. This work is about growth, resilience, reflection, transitions and renewal.
It started because I was born with torn ligaments in my knees and the hospital doctor said I would never walk. My Dad took a second job so I could go to ballet lessons, which was recommended by a second doctor for strengthening. I started dancing at June Clair in Long Island, NY. A few years later, in middle school, I danced on stage with Ralph Macchio - American actor.
I eventually went on to study at the famous Eglevsky Ballet with Leda Anchutina. I remember dancing with the toe shoes one summer when I was around 13 - there was no AC and we danced until our toes bled. It was hard core. After a while, I had to stop because my knees gave out and I could no longer dance on point. I had originally started ballet to strengthen them as a child and I grew to love the ballet. Eventually, I focused on visual arts, something I also enjoyed. Eglevsky Ballet was founded by legendary New York City Ballet principal dancer Andre Eglevsky and Leda Anchutina. Eglevsky was one of the greatest dancers of his generation. Here are a few of my early works with the theme of the Ballet.
Conceptual Art - SoHo & Chelsea, NY 1990's

Young Family
Acrylic on illustration board
1992

Hope
Acrylic on Illustration board
2015

Afraid to Sleep
The Penn Stater - Cover art
Acrylic on illustration board
12" x 9"
1998

Healthy Unhealthy
The Penn Stater - Published interior
Acrylic on illustration board
Silver Medal - National Case Awards
12" x 9"
1998


Beach Umbrellas
Acrylic illustration board
1999
Alia Waking
Published book jacket
Acrylic on illustration board
12" x 9"
2001
SOLD

"Life of the Mind"
Cornell Alumni - Magazine cover
Acrylic on illustration board Framed
Gold UCDA Award -University & College Design Associates
1998

"Locked In"
Cornell Alumni - Magazine Interior
Acrylic on illustration board
12" x 9"

Altruism 101
Pomoma College - Magazine Cover
Acrylic on illustration board
12" x 9"
2000