The Boating Party Reimagined Youth T-Shirt

This painting is a tip-of-the-hat to Renoir’s famous impressionistic work “Luncheon of the Boating Party.” I have marveled at the original in the Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C. Both Renoir’s and my work were live-staged using friends of the artist, but while his work was presented to the public at an exhibition in Paris, I am not so fortunate. My showcase extends to internet websites, which reach more viewers than his did when first released. On the other hand, Renoir’s is considered a classic and still enjoys a world-wide reputation after 130 years. Mine, on the other hand, still awaits fame and fortune.

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...