The little dogs are Dire Wolves (reincarnated from DNA). We had to bring our wedding back after my bouquet fell apart--me being the flowers. Based on observation of pictures of porcelain dancing figures. Yes, I used the internet to find the images, and never made it into a painting. I want to try and build the figures from clay to use as maquettes..

A digital sketch can go so quickly because the stylus flies over the screen, the eraser and quickness allowed me to move through many compositions before finding the painting.

A color-blocked drawing inspired by Bacon--at least the man was, and the white line cutting the space. It worked, even though I ended up painting "In the Stillness." This felt hopeful. I used figure drawings as a basis for the couple, not yet touching.

One piece in the development of a larger painting, only this one includes shades of an older, married couple.