White Leghorn

oil on linen panel 12" x 6"

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So much depends upon the beauty of the ordinary.

Eyes Shut, Mouth Open

oil on board 8"x 6"

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A few years ago a friend told me that if I painted "any more zoo animals" he would grab my paintbrushes from me (I had just painted a rhinoceros). Which I think was silly.

Anyhow, who wouldn't want to paint a monkey? Especially one with such great color, and with an expression that holds great significance in the charged atmosphere of late? 

Photo credit goes to Steve Evans. 

I Can't Breathe

oil on board 7" x 8"
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Here is you-know-who headed to Lafayette Square right after it had been cleared of protesters, briefly seen in front of a wall of graffiti.