4 Rivers Lion Commission Baby Hercules drawing of Bernini

Baby Hercules drawing of Bernini sculpture

Studies like this will always be a part of my practice

In the small straightaways

This bread was made by a friend and placed on a hand loomed placemat made by my grandmother

Painting Oil on Panel

4 Rivers Lion Commission Baby Hercules drawing of BerniniPiazza Navona is one of the most famous destinations in Rome. At its center, the fountain of the four rivers by Bernini is its main feature. This massive sculpture carved from travertine supporting a giant obelisk creates a presence of its own but tucked away between the figures, other sculptures exist that are often overlooked. This lion is one of those features. To me it represents a familiarity with this sculpture that comes only after seeing it so