Honfleur Triple View Metal Print

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Honfleur, France. The harbor in the small town of Honfleur in Normandy lends itself to a triple view. The boats and old buildings I found here are captured in two paintings within the main painting, reminding us that more than one perspective is often needed to fully appreciate a scene and what it may offer.

Across the little harbor 16th- to 18th-century townhouses form the backdrop to the 15th-century St. Catherine's Church near the ships. These vaulted timber structures were erected by shipbuilders during medieval times.

Long ago when I was in high school, two passions began to wrestle for dominance inside me, the world of science and the world of art. In particular I was drawn to biology and oil painting at the same time. I struggled to merge these conflicting realities of facts and emotions, trying to determine which should prevail in my life. After many decades of internal "war," the best I've been able to do is merge a career as a field biologist with habitat engineering, and also pursue painting as a pastime. I'm happy to report that some time ago I found the secrets to resolving my early conflicts between art and science. I am forever grateful for having the privilege of devoting myself to the arts, sciences and humanities in the way I did, for...