The Apology This painting offers a contemporary retelling of The Bear and the Winter Wren , transforming the traditional tale into a reflection on humility, accountability, and the power of apology. At its heart is the moment when Bear, confident in his size and strength, carelessly insults the small bird. Bear’s dismissive words—spoken from a place of power—deeply wound Winter Wren. Wren, underestimated and disregarded, refuses to shrink beneath the weight of the insult. Ins

In Feb 2026, I'll be presenting a solo exhibition reimagining fairy tales as modern allegories. The first group of paintings in this collection are variations on Little Red Riding Hood. From a previous series on wolves and my fascination with my wolf inside, I once wrote: The day I learned I had a wolf inside me was a day of revelations. I had just finished a “Safe and Sound Protocol” Art Therapy session. When I looked down at my paper, ready to reflect on what I had painted

January is a fresh start to a new year. But it’s also the middle or center of winter. Nature knows it. Animals are still burrowing in...

Every fall the Pacific Northwest Coast is braced for cooling winds carrying the hair raising, mournful howls of the mysterious Sea Wolf. ...

10" x 10" N.F.S Private Collection

18" x 24" acrylic on paper mounted board

N.F.S Private Collection

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