• 'Finding Neutral'
• 2006
• 24 in. x 36 in.
• Oil on canvas

This painting has an interesting story. Originally there were two bikes within the frame of the painting with a different color scheme. 'The Foot' as it was known then was okay, but it was never really a piece that spoke to me. Yes, I do have conversations with my art. The first public appearance of the original piece was at a small 'biker art show,' a few people made some nice comments, but it remained silent, and was relegated to a quiet corner in the studio. Several months passed and just before being painted over, it resurrected itself from the quiet corner, a little bit like the original Harley Davidson 'Springer' that it resembles. Those first Springer designs were good, now they are better.

After the elimination some erroneous detail, and a change color, it has become a piece I am very proud of. It addresses that movement of the rider's foot, as they search for the elusive neutral gear. Twenty years or twenty hours on a bike, finding neutral can sometimes be a challenge.

A rider's left foot is always busy.

• 'Ghost Riders'
• 2006
• 29 in. x 49 in.
• Oil on board

'Ghost Riders' was inspired by the old cowboy ballad, 'Ghost Riders in the Sky,' by Stan Jones, in which the cowboys riding across the sky warn the lone cowboy on the range. If he doesn't change his ways, he'll be destined to join the ghost riders, chasing the Devil's herd forever. The cowboys' horses of yore have become horse-powered motorcycles of today, but the advice from the ghost riders still rings true.

• 'Ladies First'
• 2007
• 36 in. x 40 in.
• Oil on canvas

This painting pays homage to all the women riders. They make up a growing segment of motorcyclists. A few very observant lady riders pointed out to me that my paintings depicted men up front, and women on the back seat. The point was reinforced by my wife and one of our 'biker chick' buddies who both ride their own bikes, and frequently precede me down the pavement. There are also a number of women bike builders who create some great machines, finding the correct female ergonomics, and putting the male builders in their place.

Women bikers, like their male counterparts, know no age boundaries. The lady riders in this painting are in control of their own destinies, having a blast, enjoying the journey, just like the lady bikers in my circle of family and friends.

• 'Night Bikes'
• 2006
• 36 in. x 48 in.
• Oil on canvas

Ever sit inside a nice warm, friendly coffee shop to watch the rain pour over some expensive metal? Lights and color from near-by stores and street lights can play on the chrome and delight the eye. In ths abstract painting I have used a 'wet on wet' technique and let the paint run like the rain.

The dancing colors, although entertaining, can't dismiss the thought that after the rain stops, some serious cleaning and drying is next on the list of things to do!

• 'Rain Riders'
• 2005
• 36 in. x 48 in.
• Oil on canvas

There are those who never ride in the rain and others who will go miles out of their way to avoid it. Then there are those who put on some rain gear and go right through. This is dedicated to the ones that keep it on the road.

For the folks that do not ride, this painting may give you a glimpse into what a rider deals with. An easy rain picks up the oil on the road and produces some challenge while a heavy will wash off a bit of the oil but leaves the rider with not much depth perception. However, during this heavy downpour a wonderful sensation overcomes you along with an adrenaline rush that is hard to match.

Almost as if flying on instruments, you and the machine become as one. Enjoy the painting, make sure you have rain gear, and go for it.