The Valley of Fire - (re-worked)
16" x 20"
Mixed media on canvas.

It has been about a month since I sold any work and I was beginning to think I'd lost my touch.

This one is going to a gentleman in Germany who saw it on my 'other' web site. I am actually surprised it took me so long to sell this piece because I think it is one of my better ones.

I'm off to Melbourne in 3 weeks and hope that it doesn't take me too long to get back into my 'flow' when I return. it is odd how being in a relationship and feeling loved effects my art. Right now I need to paint, and I do almost every night, and I feel that is a way for me to release my emotions and express my sensuality.

I have a fear (irrational probably) that when I am able to express my sensuality (and sexuality) with my partner that will somehow impede on my art. Do other artists feel the same? Does solitude bring out the best in their art? Do I have to be a recluse to be good? Would Van Gogh's work be so brilliant if he hadn't been living the life of a tortured soul?

Do I have to choose? Because I know I can't.