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"Valentine"
2007
Oil and Egg Tempera on Board
6 x 7.25 in (16 x 19cm), not including frame
A continuing theme in my art is my fascination with things that
frighten, or used to frighten me. As a child, I would purposely,
and enjoyably, scare myself, by peeking at pictures of barn
owls. Their white faces and impossibly dark eyes made me think
they were related to ghosts. Now, perhaps predictably, they
are my favorite birds! Their heart-shaped faces now seem innocent
and adorable to me. This painting is an expression of my love
for this unique creature.
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