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Charms

These paintings are made with intent. As I am painting them I focus intensely on imparting them with a specific good intention.

There is a history behind charm paintings. A few years ago a friend told me about two dangerous incidents that happened to her. Sometime soon thereafter she wanted one of my small flower paintings. It occurred to me to paint something into the work that would be a protection for her, a talisman if you will. A while later my niece told me that she was being plagued by bad dreams. Something clicked. “You need a charm!” I said. She and I share a love of plants, fruits and vegetables. Every time I visit, I bring her favorite: mangoes. So it was natural to paint a mango for her.

When people heard about the charms, the orders started coming in. People choose their favorite fruit or vegetable and sometimes even the background color. Some examples: a kiwi for control around eating; an artichoke for help to stop smoking; strawberries to help cope with a serious illness; a pear, a peach, and an avocado to help find sweethearts; a pomegranate to help attain enlightenment; and cherries for general well-being.

These paintings are meant to be placed in the home in a spot which feels comfortable and where the person can relate to them often. Of course there are no guarantees with charms; I like to think of them as visual prayers. I figure that it must be a good thing to make a painting for someone while putting only good intentions into it.

[Paintings marked with a black dot (•) are sold. If you would like to purchase a charm, please ask, as commissions are available.]