El Toro de Girona Acrylic on Canvas	This painting “El Toro De Girona”is a view into the sprawling alleyways of Girona, Spain. All I can say it was definitely an honest and altruistic work for me, The Poster of "El Toro" is a foreshadowing into the events that are about to unfold. It an Old story depicted in an almost sanguine style and color. It a a story of vanity, hubris, good, evil and  redemption.
El Toreador Paper Mache, and Acrylic on Canvas	In this particular mixed media piece “El Toreador”the Bullfighter, is distracted by earlier events that have unfolded in his life, notice he is looking away from the Bull. I wanted to represent the bull in an almost classic Minoan style as opposed to a traditional Spanish style. the Bull is almost neo-primitive, the raw energy of the Bull is outlines and highlighted in a Clarie rouge, It is not necessarily meant to be a representation of  Evil, but more of a representation of raw unbridled nature; Man against the Bull. Also somewhat sanguine, this is meant to take place in the early 1900's. I guess the morale here is don't ever take your eyes off the Bull.
La Muerta De L'Toreador Acrylic on Canvas	"La Muerta Del Toreador" The Death of the Bull Fighter. I was experimenting here with several different styles. I wanted to create an almost Goya like darkness combined with early  twentieth century Van Gogh depiction of death and dying. The last scene in an ongoing series, It is a tragedy of sorts. The 18th century traditional cross in the upper left hand corner, is  a complete diametric opposite to the Bull in the earlier Toreador piece. The emotions depicted in the crowd are mixed. I feel there is a certain mixed discomfort that accompanies death and dying, slight smiles of confusion, somberness, sadness, and solace. The Toreador is reaching out, but has also found some sort of Redemption, and Hubris.
Ballo Della Fiamma Acrylic and Varnish on Canvas	Ballo Della Fiamma. Italian for “Dance of the Flame” In this piece I again wanted to change styles a bit. I was experimenting with some renaissance style work and this time with some elements that are fantasy. This piece is actually also highly varnished to recreate the Early Iconic reflections in traditional period style. The Figure here is dressed in a Vibrant Red Flamenco Dress. I wanted to experiment with the element of dance in a life painting. The tree to the right of the dancer is the connection we all have with life. As she dances the flame passes behind her, the heat of her rhythm passes behind the mystical ‘dark towers’ and warms up the atmosphere. The ground beneath her feet is dark soft and forest like, with a small patch of flowers to the left and under her feet. The full Blue moon in the heat is the dichotomal element that completes the other worldly ethereal mood. This is actually from a  different series, I am using it a place holder until I complete the other 2 pieces.