Without regret they fall and scatter… cherry blossoms Haiku by Kobayashi Issa Painting, acrylic on canvas, 28 x 54 in. Sakura Time
If There’s a Moon There’s a Poet
If there’s a moon, there’s a poet; If there’s a bird, there’s a song; If there’s a child, there’s joy; If there’s a war, there’s only sorrow. Poem written Apr. 17, 2022 Painting, acrylic on wood, 12 x 9 in. If There’s a Moon There’s a Poet
A Society of Peace, Joy, and Harmony
Deep longing for a society of peace, joy, and harmony – where everyone truly listens to everyone, respects each other. A society based on the foundation of believing in human basic goodness. Throughout history human beings have suffered so much, but have we learned anything? Sadness is always in my heart these days. Acrylic on … Read More
Moon Birds
I love moon; I love birds. I love to see and feel the birds flying in the night sky under moonlight. There is rapid movement beyond wind. There is synchronicity. There is communication beyond words. There are many – but they are one. Acrylic on canvas. 46 x 28 in. Moon Birds
Silent Rain
The rain is falling silently in the luminous deep night. All memories turn into dreams. My love to you, through the ups and downs – will never wane. Acrylic on canvas. 48 x 54 in. Silent Rain
Melody of Dream
Richard Feynman, the renowned theoretical physicist, talked about the energy from the sunlight infuses into plants, trees, and then released from the fireplace burning of the wood – how wondrous! All forms change into other forms in time, all matters have their energies interact with each other. In the midst of the seemingly chaotic … Read More
Auspicious River
Live long, live short, It doesn’t matter. The mind continues. “The time is an illusion,” wise people said that. I look into my life, life before, life ahead, The rich, dreamy experiences of coming and going. All is in flux. All is transitory. The profound consciousness remains. Tell me how to cut the water of … Read More
The Loving Tree
The powerful, forgiving, loving trees breathe in the refreshing and vivid air. Life, vitality, energy, all sustained by the loving trees. Painting here: The Loving Tree, acrylic on canvas. 48 x 48 inches The Loving Tree
The Town Meeting
In a time of chaos, a simplified life and mind of joy and appreciation is necessary. Every living moment is precious. There is tremendous beauty in our minute existence. Detail is depth. Painting here: The Town Meeting, acrylic on canvas. 54 x 54 inches
Blue Rive Song
The dream of my life is to lie down by a slow river and stare at the light in the trees— to learn something by being nothing a little while but the rich lens of attention. —Mary Oliver, “Entering the Kingdom” Painting: Blue River Song. Acrylic on canvas, 26×52 in.