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Little One
6 3/4" x 4 1/2", oil on linen, 2017
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The image continues my ongoing narrative of individuals with demons, devils, or imps, and in this case a blue goblin. I've often been asked about the meaning of these strange creatures that have appeared in my work with some regularity over the years, but - as with all my narratives - I like viewers to have their own interpretations of a painting.
This painting is a bit unusual in having no preliminary drawings. The composition was drawn directly on the linen.
Here's a painting from 1995 with two devils being served chicken nubs:
And one who doesn't need the presence of a human:
Two paintings in progress:
This painting is a bit unusual in having no preliminary drawings. The composition was drawn directly on the linen.
Here's a painting from 1995 with two devils being served chicken nubs:
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Woman with Two Devils
6" x 7 3/4", oil on linen, 1995
Private Collection, New York, NY
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And one who doesn't need the presence of a human:
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Demon with Drink
4" x 3 1/2", oil on linen, 2009
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Two paintings in progress:
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Two Women Feeding a Monkey, in progress
18" x 20", oil on linen
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Playing with Mookie, in progress
10" x 10", oil on linen
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Interesting composition. Thankfully not a monkey! The feeling I get is that the “creature” is not threatening or dangerous. Rather it has been abused or endangered and the woman is protecting it from those who would do it further harm. I see her as symbolizing that aspect of women’s role in society.
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They’re all great Andrew -
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