Myth Maker

Myth Maker 2013

In this magical night scene a fire on the beach sends sparks into the sky while a white dog walks towards the viewer.  In the distance is a cruise ship or a ferry.  This is reminiscent of many beaches around where I live on Vancouver Island.  I called the painting “Myth Maker” as I was thinking about the very ancient human practice of gathering around a fire, telling stories which eventually were shaped into myths – and how that practice continues.

I grew up by the ocean where many summer evenings were spent roasting hotdogs and marshmallows.  Exerpt from my blog post “Burning Thoughts”.  READ MORE….

Original: 30″ x 40″ acrylic on canvas, SOLD