Sunday, April 22, 2012

Botanica: the Lotus Pond

Presently on view in the lobby of Botanica the Wichita Gardens,  Lotus Blossoms, oil 28 x 22, depicts the lily pond in the new section of the gardens.  Painting by Jan Butler.

Cafe Lido

Cafe Lido, oil, 28 x 22" by Jan Butler.  The coastline of Nice in southern France is dotted with colorful beach-side cafes.  This couple is enjoying "petit dejeuner"  in the hazy light of mid morning.

ANXIETY


ANXIETY - 20 x 16 - egg tempera on panel

Panic stricken, crying fear. Anxiety is ever near. Heart beat racing, black despair. Take a valium and be happy dear.


James Butler

PHOBIA


PHOBIA - 20 x 16 - egg tempera on panel

A darkened pond, a freudian fen. The peace that comes when a heart subsides. The ultimate Phobia in all of us resides.


James Butler