Plant Eaters: (1997) Surrealist Art

I have always felt an uncertain amount of admiration for the artist who paints traditional still lifes filled with vases, oranges, and flowers. Unfortunately, I just cannot bring myself to do such work. For the clock-work of my brain beats a different drum. This is what led me to paint the Plant Eaters - my still life, my muse.

It was winter and the flowers in the garden were all dead. What great scupltures this series would have been if I have the resources to manipulate this series in bronze. Unfortunately I was very broke and my studio was a run down garage.

I had purchased my nephew Tyler a chess board for Christmas and before his bedtime I would teach him how to play. This I hope will give some insight into the inspiration behind the composition.

Plant Eaters. oil on canvas. 30 x 36 inches. 1997. Price £800

Plant Eaters. oil on canvas. 26 x 34 inches. 1997. Price: £600

Check Mate Lover's Fate. oil on canvas. 38.5 x 48 inches. 1997. Price: £1050 On display at Bruce Crane Law Offices - Vancouver