Recent digital works based on flower photos I have taken and manipulated in Photoshop.

As part of the celebration of Chief Billy “Redwing” Tayac, Lance Fisher and Giovanna Gross sang an honoring song during the Kennedy Center’s 50th Anniversary Concert. It was with great pride that my work was on the table next to them during the ceremony.  It was organized very quickly and Lance came…

I’m taking the Creative Breadcrumb Challenge, with Nicholas Wilton from Art2Life, to see where and why my artwork has changed over the past years. What choices did I make to arrive where I am today. One of the exercises is to determine what is the one time, place or thing in my past that reminds me…

Today was the viewing and service for Chief Billy “Redwing” Tayac.  People from all walks of life came to honor a man who personified what being a leader and activist is all about. We learned about the man who was instrumental in the American Indian Movement; who mentored many that have now moved on…

TAINO INDIGENOUS VIRTUAL GATHERING My last 1-person show was in 2019 just before the pandemic changed the world.  In 2020, I participated in a virtual exhibition with artists from all over the world.  I didn’t really plan any shows for 2021. Then two surprise opportunities came up! The Jornada Indíg…

I often feel that I am not productive enough in my artwork. But when I look back at the work I have done, I realize that my productivity is like waves in the ocean.  There are times when the waves come often and are strong and fast.  Then the sea gets calm and there is a relaxation or a feeling of g…

I was digging through my old photos and found the only image of a painting I sold in 1998 to a collector in Argentina.  I didn’t have a good camera or time to make a good quality image, but I did the best I could. I scanned it and now have a canvas version of it.  The original size was probably 18×2…

Since hearing of the death of my dear friend, Chief Billy Tayac, I have been thinking about the ones that have left us.  This is not a complete list, but ones I have images of. They are all missed. Sonia Rosa, a dear friend Julie De Jesus, my cousin Cruz Gomez Robles, my father Cyril Taylor, Carib E…

Chief Billy (right) and his father, Chief Turkey Tayac Chief Billy Redwing Tayac died yesterday.  He was beloved by his family and many across the world. He was a warrior, gentleman, activist and humanist. We all were so proud when he did the opening ceremony at the National Museum of the American I…

After my divorce, I went through a long dating period (over 25 years).  I met many “interesting” men.  I lived with 2 before I remarried.  From all the men I knew, I learned something about myself and them. I decided to make a zine that would have what I learned and illustrations.  Some of the image…