Known as the "Opera Painter," lavish opera balcony scenes beckon the viewer to participate in an "opening night" or "last performance"  perhaps dressed in an exotic period costume, drenched in mood and timeless atmosphere.  They are a whimsical mix of humor, fantasy and intrigue. 

Cafe Marquesa

"Cafe Marquesa" oil on canvas 60" x 48"

Evening at the Cafe Florian

"Evening at the Cafe Florian" oil on canvas 24" x 30"

The Sorrowing Madonna

"The Sorrowing Madonna" oil on canvas 48" x 24"

"Opening Night at the San Francisco Opera" oil on canvas 36" x 48"
recent commission, nfs

"The Opera Box" acrylic on canvas box style 9" x 12" x 4"

"Masquerade at The Cafe Florian" oil on canvas 24" x 30"



"The Grand Opening"
oil on canvas
40"x30"



"Madame Butterfly"
oil on canvas
48"x36"



"Butterfly's Moment"
oil on canvas
48" x 36"



"Opening Night"

oil on canvas
36" x 48"



"What a Night!"
oil on canvas
37" x 42"



"Let the Music Begin"
oil on canvas
36" x 48"


"Opening Night at the Costume Ball"
oil on canvas
36" x 48"


"Flirting at the Opera"
oil on canvas
36" x 48"

"Elizabeth My Heart" pastel on paper 40" x 30"