Victorian Hats Canvas Print

A colorful display of vintage girl’s hats and ribbons hang on a large oak coat rack in a Victorian home. The patterns are reflected in the great mirror and the hats are nostalgic reminders of giggling young girls who have just returned from a happy gathering in turn-of-the-century Cape May, New Jersey. This painting was done in an impressionistic style befitting the subject.

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...