These paintings developed after a series of "leftovers" detritus still lifes. Environmental fetish symbols, they are cons of some imaginary religion.

They are metaphors- for the transcendent religious experience of being in nature. Working close to the ocean, playing or simply experiencing the nature of being.



 

Tom's Stinky Bass
2005
oil
60 x 64
Swordfish Ritual
oil
46"x 46"
Swordfish Ritual II
oil
30" x 46"
Big Bad Bass
oil
50 x 72
Swordfish with duct tape
oil
sword board
oil on surfboard
Mako
oil
46 x 60