First some thanks. If my work is pleasing, thank those who trained me, especially my father and mother, who were exceptional artists, the staff at the Corcoran School of Art, where I studied many years ago and Lisa Semerad, who took me under her wing, simply the finest art instructor, who works at the Art League in Alexandria, where I now often study.

Here are a few samples so that you know my style of painting and what interests me. Each picture is a thumbnail. Just click to see the full picture.

I met a lady a few weeks ago in Bangkok, being pulled apart by her children in a museum, seemed likethe gallery was falling in on her. She wasn't naked but her clothes were provocative.)

Why not try being painted in alternative colors, great for creating an "inner view?"

Political Activist in the anti-war movement -- done in cubist style.
 

Nick Roeder Running In Cross Country Match  

still working this one. Being done for an animal welfare office. 

Refugee Woman in Africa -- it is important to understand how proud these people are, even in a desperate situation.   

Smoker

Modern Refugees 

Fisherfolk. I like the idea of painting poor people showing dignity. This is based on an image of Malays by Maurice van Essche (1906-1977):

John Naylor, a relative of mine from Wheeling, West Virginia.

Man living in the Washington, DC area.

East Hampton leader, a powerful political leader in the East Hampton area of New York.