I have been doing long paintings that I call "Friezes" for many years and I really enjoy the format. For one thing, the demands of composition are quite different on this shape canvas than oun a more traditional shape. I find the compositions tend to move the eye along in undulations instead of spirals and circles. My interest in this shape of canvas derived from Asian art, Japanese and Chines scrolls, panels and screens. There is a tension in this composition between the surface and the implied depth. I want the viewer to experience the surface movement , but also be aware of the three dimensionality of the image.

The Golden Tree is a Florida native tree that blooms twice a year while there are no leaves. It's a spectacular sight