more than mere survival…
Vernon Aquart
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Etienne and Travis
Quiet After the Rain
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Benefits of Conquest
This painting depicts two young western women with obvious disposable income, ultimately acquired at the expense of people in other countries who suffer violence at the hands of those who invade and exploit their lands.
Just Hangin'
(36″x48″) oil & acrylic – Private Collection
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Still Guileless After Rosewood (48″x66″) oil & acrylic
The flourishing, middle class black population of Rosewood, Florida was not protected by its apparent economic stability. In 1923, the black town of Rosewood was burned...
Canray Fontenot (26″x41″) oil & acrylic
I've taken a liking to Creole and Cajun zydeco music, which inspired me to make this painting of Canray Fontenot, a well known fiddler. More than one critic has called...
Vercingetorix Meets Chaka Zulu (48″x48″) oil & acrylic
Vercingetorix (72 BC. to 46 BC.) Vercingetorix united the numerous Gallic tribes to oppose Roman imperial incursions into western Europe. In win some/lose some battles...