An artist uses all sorts of references to complete a masterpiece. While I sometimes use references for commissioned pieces or for my own personal enjoyment, I am adamant about putting my own spin on things. Below is the list of art on this site and the reference credits, if any, involved in their creation.
“Charles Chaplin” – Reference photo from the photo book, “Charlie Chaplin- a Photo Diary”, by Michel Comte
“Mother’s Day” – Reference photos taken by P. Dozois.
“Peter Sailing the Ship” – Original inspiration piece copyright Walt Disney Productions. Artist’s private collection. Not for resale.
“German Cityscape” – Postcard copyright Walt Disney Productions; Germany reference photos taken by P. Dozois; all other alterations credit the artist.
“Ave Maria” – Original inspiration piece copyright Walt Disney Productions. Artist’s private collection. Not for resale.
“Jolly Holiday Bridge” – Original inspiration piece copyright Walt Disney Productions. Artist’s private collection. Not for resale.
“Family Picnic” – Reference photos supplied by D. Grant.
“Storybook Land Cottage” – Reference photos taken by the artist.
“Wishful Garden” – Reference photos taken by K. Jackson.
“When I Think of Home” – Reference photos taken by C. Laurent.
“Hope” – Original concept. Arms inspired by Michelangelo’s “Creation of Adam”.
“Catching Frogs” – Artist’s original concept.
“A Victorian Storybook Christmas” – The little house inspired by “Lady & the Tramp”.
“Imena’s Christmas” – Inspired by a vintage late 1800’s postcard. No copyright information supplied.
“Ice Wishes” – Ice crystals courtesy Mother Nature. Inspired from the scientific works of Dr. Masaru Emoto.
“Christmas Morning” – Reference photo courtesy Joel Serre. Color palette of the church in homage to the late, great John Hench.
“Pamela” - Reference photo supplied by P. Dozois.
“Lakeside” – Reference photos supplied by K. Cheetham.
“The Giving Tree” – Reference photos supplied by K. Cheetham.
“Bridge on the Lake” – Reference photos supplied by K. Cheetham.
“Love’s Journey” – Artist’s original concept.