Returning often to those photos for the next year, I was mesmerized by one particular image. The "leash" on this glyph, according to legend, may be representative of a connection to the soul. The crack in the rock across that leash fascinated me with a plethora of interpretations. Finally approaching it artistically, "Bridging Time," my first petroglyph painting, was created in December of 1994. This piece became my first limited edition reproduction.

"BRIDGING TME"

After completing one other petroglyph painting in 1994, I moved on to other subjects and mediums. Then in the summer of 1996 an image popped into my head and lingered for days, much like one of those songs that get stuck in your head and won't go away. Finally, I gave in and painted it. For me, "Four Ways Weaving" represents the necessity to interweave and balance the material and the spiritual realms for a whole and effective life. Visiting and painting from these ancient, sacred sites has been my exclusive artistic focus ever since.

As for my professional journey, in January 2003 I made that crazy leap of faith, gave up court reporting and the financial security my German heritage craves. Now as 2008 draws to a close, I find the wheel has turned yet again. In 2009 I will be returning not only to the courtroom, but to my hometown to do so. I will continue with my art to be sure, for I cannot do otherwise. Yet my approach is changing. I will be doing less art fairs, yet look for more exhibits, perhaps a book. You never know. I'm looking forward to this new development on my path and more time to relax with both my family and my art.

"FOUR WAYS WEAVING"

Although this passion was born in Wyoming, it has both returned home to our sacred sites of Wisconsin and spread to other areas across this country. Recently it has expanded to open doors around the world. I would like to be very clear that by creating these paintings of these ancient sacred sites, I wish not to take from them and cheapen or commercialize, but to learn. The titles of my pieces are not intended to reflect what the ancients were saying, but are a part of my artistic creation. Through this work I hope to open doors for others to learn, as I have, of the rich heritage of the indigenous peoples, the true history of this land, and to draw the viewers of this work to a closer connection with and caring for our Earth.

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