The Disney/Allen influence shows
up in my work often. Swiss Family
Robinson themes run though
my "Woods, Waves & Waterfalls
Series". My wave paintings
frequently will incorporate a
shipwreck. My woods paintings
have rickety pathways. It is
incorporating the visual details
from this story, that keeps
landscape painting fresh
for me. When I went back to
my inner child passions, the
subject matter I wanted to
focus on became clear.
Detail from "The Redwood Stairs"
It is my love of architecture
and great spaces, mingled with
a touch of Main street U.S.A.,
that inspires my "Great
American Homes Series".
When I moved from Boston
to California, I was headed for
LA. That was until I visited
friend's in San Francisco,
and saw the "Painted Ladies".
After that weekend I realized,
the closest I could come to
residing in Disneyland would be
living in San Francisco.
San Francisco ~ Disney World
When it came to subject
matter, Disney & Allen had
a lot in common.
Ironically they shared a love
for all things Jules Verne,
Swiss Family Robinson and
the circus. I guess they had
a nose for the good stuff.
There were other similar
career arcs as well.
Producer/Director Allen,
in partnership with 20th
Century Fox, even designed
a theme park to be built in
Long Beach.
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea/Swiss Family Robinson
