The Blueridge Myths

“The Blueridge Myths” use Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey and Carol S. Pearson’s 12 archetypes as points of departure. Currently my Hero’s Journey is divided into 11 stage where I explore each archetype hoping to uncover some truth. I draw on biographical elements, art historical references and direct observation.

1. Halcyon Days series

The halcyon days of childhood are a time of curiosity and learning. A time filled with optimism and trust as one begins the hero’s journey.

Pandora's Eggs 24" x 24" Private collection — **Pandora's Eggs** 24" x 24" *Private collection*

Always be Yourself 30" x 30" $1800 — **Always be Yourself** 30" x 30" $1800

Hope & Glory 24" x 24" Private collection — **Hope & Glory** 24" x 24" *Private collection*

Date with Destiny 30" x 40" Private collection — **Date with Destiny** 30" x 40" *Private collection*

Little Mary Ponders the Universe 30" x 40" Private Collection — **Little Mary Ponders the Universe** 30" x 40" *Private Collection*

Midway 30" x 30" $1800 — **Midway** 30" x 30" $1800

Here Kitty Kitty! 30" x 40" $2200 — **Here Kitty Kitty!** 30" x 40" $2200

Three Small Graces 36" x 46" $3000 — **Three Small Graces** 36" x 46" $3000

Cohort 24" x 24" $1150 — **Cohort** 24" x 24" $1150

Joy 30" x 30" $1800 — **Joy** 30" x 30" $1800

Fishing for an Answer 30" x 30" $1800 — **Fishing for an Answer** 30" x 30" $1800

Garden of Good and Evil 30" x 40" $2200 — **Garden of Good and Evil** 30" x 40" $2200

Dreams are Made of This 30"x24" $1500 — **Dreams are Made of This** 30"x24" $1500

Strong is the New Pretty 30"x26" $1600 — **Strong is the New Pretty** 30"x26" $1600

2. Rebel Just Because series

The Orphan years are a time when peers become more important than parents. A time of rebellion, a moving away from parents — sometimes gently, sometimes not. No matter how it is done, it is a very necessary step towards independence.

Step Right Up 30" x 40" $2200 — **Step Right Up** 30" x 40" $2200

Papillon 24" x 24" $1150 — **Papillon** 24" x 24" $1150

Snakes and Ladders 32" x 24" Private collection — **Snakes and Ladders** 32" x 24" *Private collection*

3. Voyage of Discovery series

The Warrior sets out on a voyage of discovery. He or she is facing the greatest of all fears — the fear of the unknown. This is the time to explore and experiment; a time to leave the family home and move out into the world.

Moonshadow 20" x 20" Private collection — **Moonshadow** 20" x 20" *Private collection*

Warriors 30" x 40" Private collection — **Warriors** 30" x 40" *Private collection*

Be Yourself 30" x 40" $1150 — **Be Yourself** 30" x 40" $1150

Go Ask Alice 30" x 40" $2200 — **Go Ask Alice** 30" x 40" $2200

Auberge 30" x 40" $2200 — **Auberge** 30" x 40" $2200

March of the Penguins 30" x 30" $1800 — **March of the Penguins** 30" x 30" $1800

Fear of Flying 30"x30" $1800 — **Fear of Flying** 30"x30" $1800

Yukon Gold 30"x48" $2300 — **Yukon Gold** 30"x48" $2300

4. Because I Care series

This is the time of learning to care for others as well as ourselves (sometimes instead of). This can be raising children or caring for an aged parent. It is a time when self becomes less important than others.

Love 30" x 24" $1500 — **Love** 30" x 24" $1500

Grandpa Leon and Grandchildren 30" x 40" Private collection — **Grandpa Leon and Grandchildren** 30" x 40" *Private collection*

5. Citizens of the World series

This is the world of the seeker, the explorer, the wanderer. A time of travel abroad learning about the world, new cultures, exotic places and spirituality.

Birds of Happiness 24" x 24" Private collection — **Birds of Happiness** 24" x 24" *Private collection*

Chameleon 31" x 36" Private collection — **Chameleon** 31" x 36" *Private collection*

Easy to be Brave 24" x 30"$1500 — **Easy to be Brave** 24" x 30"$1500

Egypt Tomb 18" x 24" $800 — **Egypt Tomb** 18" x 24" $800

Cairo Street 18" x 24" $800 — **Cairo Street** 18" x 24" $800

Busking 18" x 24" $800 — **Busking** 18" x 24" $800

6. Ship of Fools series

This is the world of the Lover and relationships. It is a time of heartbreak and drama, pleasure and intimacy and the all consuming search for love.

White Rabbit 30" x 30" $1800 — **White Rabbit** 30" x 30" $1800

On Love 31" x 30" $1800 — **On Love** 31" x 30" $1800

Mr. Almost Right 24" x 24" $1150 — **Mr. Almost Right** 24" x 24" $1150

Voice of Evil (Revisited) 30" x 30" $1800 — **Voice of Evil (Revisited)** 30" x 30" $1800

Game of Chance 30" x 40" $2200 — **Game of Chance** 30" x 40" $2200

Picasso's Goat 40" x 30" $2200 — **Picasso's Goat** 40" x 30" $2200

What Now? 48" x 48" $3000 — **What Now?** 48" x 48" $3000

There Be Dragons 30" x 30" $1800 — **There Be Dragons** 30" x 30" $1800

No Sorrow Cafe 30" x 30" Private collection — **No Sorrow Cafe** 30" x 30" *Private collection*

Yellow Rose 24" x 24" $1150 — **Yellow Rose** 24" x 24" $1150

Affaires de Coeur 30"x40" $2200 — **Affaires de Coeur** 30"x40" $2200

7. Lives of Quiet Desperation series

This is the journey to the innermost cave and includes all self-destructive behaviours (additions, compulsions or activities that undermine intimacy, career success or self-esteem). It is a time of turmoil, crisis, disenchantment and resignation as well as loneliness, loss and grief.

Watching 20" x 20" $800 — **Watching** 20" x 20" $800

8. Lost & Found series

Having made it through the tumultuous years of relationships, it is time to take responsibility for our own lives. It is time to look at what worked and what didn’t and in doing so, gain new wisdom.

Your Point! 24" x 24" $1150 — **Your Point!** 24" x 24" $1150

Follow Your Bliss 24" x 24" $1150 — **Follow Your Bliss** 24" x 24" $1150

The Hero Myth 30" x 30" $1800 — **The Hero Myth** 30" x 30" $1800

Memory Now 24" x 30" $1500 — **Memory Now** 24" x 30" $1500

9. Strange People Queer Notions series

This series celebrates the creative spirit. What if anything was possible?

True Muses 30" x 30" $1800 — **True Muses** 30" x 30" $1800

Trickster & his Muse 22" x 36" $1600 — **Trickster & his Muse** 22" x 36" $1600

Artist and his Muses 30" x 40" $2200 — **Artist and his Muses** 30" x 40" $2200

10. Age of Diminished Expectations series

This is the world of the Magician and the road back. A time to think about retirement and reinventing oneself. A time to come to terms with reality.

Fishing 24" x 30" $1500 — **Fishing** 24" x 30" $1500

Just Do It! 23" x 36" $1600 — **Just Do It!** 23" x 36" $1600

You Can Never Be 30" x 30" $1800 — **You Can Never Be** 30" x 30" $1800

Who We Are 30" x 40" $2200 — **Who We Are** 30" x 40" $2200

Dive In 30"x24" $1500 — **Dive In** 30"x24" $1500

Club Paradiso 40"x30" $2200 — **Club Paradiso** 40"x30" $2200

11. Place of No Regrets series

This is the world of the Sage and resurrection. The hero has survived and been transformed by the experience. He or she becomes wise and sees the world and oneself objectively.