Gone But Not Forgotten

Gone But Not Forgotten, 20x16, Acrylic $550

I just finished my second painting in my Joplin Tornado series. (slightly delayed due to last years health issues!)  The EF5 tornado occurred on May 22, 2011.  I took the photo references for this scene about 7 weeks post tornado, when I was back in Joplin to visit and help family.  I was standing across the street from where my grandparents house had stood (25th and Empire ) - only scraped dirt and rubble left by this time, as it was completely destroyed by the tornado.  I was facing the remains of St John's Hospital, which was twisted 4" on its axis.   I will be having prints made of this.  I have come to realize that in times of tragedy, nature or man-made, we humans are very much alike.  We help one another.  And here in the US, one of the first things we see is our flag, raised above the rubble, as a beacon for all to see and know that our spirit is undaunted and that together we will rebuild and move forward.

In Momma's Tub

In Momma's Tub, 16x20, Oil, $550
I had fun painting this.  It is currently on view at WICA in Langley, WA,
and then will be at Artworks Gallery, GreenbankFarm