Breadcrumbs
Breadcrumbs is a series of paintings that follow a somewhat random and spontaneous visual and textual narrative constructed using bits and pieces from a variety of classic fairy tales, woven together to create a twisted new story.
01Elves and the ShoemakerMixed media on wood panel
12 x 12 inches
“A shoemaker, by no fault of his own, had become so poor that at last he had nothing left.”
02Fisherman and His WifeMixed media on wood panel
12 x 12 inches
“And when he came to the sea, it was quite dark-grey, and the water heaved up from below, and it smelt putrid.”
03RumpelstiltskinMixed media on wood panel
12 x 12 inches
“In his rage, he drove his right foot so far into the ground that it sank in up to his waist.”
04Ugly DucklingMixed media on wood panel
12 x 12 inches
“At last the large egg broke, and a young one crept forth crying.”
05Golden GooseMixed media on wood panel
12 x 12 inches
And said, “Do give me a piece of cake out of your pocket, and let me have a draught of your wine; I am so hungry and thirsty.”
06Jack and the BeanstalkMixed media on wood panel
12 x 12 inches
“Mother! Mother! bring me an axe, bring me an axe.”
07East of the Sun and West of the MoonMixed media on wood panel
12 x 12 inches
The White Bear gave her a silver bell, and told her that when she needed anything she had but to ring this bell, and what she wanted would appear.
08 Puss in BootsMixed media on wood panel
12 x 12 inches
“…but for my part, when I have eaten up my cat, and made me a muff of his skin, I must die of hunger.”
09Goldilocks and the Three BearsMixed media on wood panel
12 x 12 inches
And first she lay down upon the bed of the Great, Huge Bear; but that was too high at the head for her.
10 Three Little PigsMixed media on wood panel
12 x 12 inches
He hung on the pot full of water, and made up a blazing fire, and, just as the wolf was coming down, took off the cover.
11Little Red Riding HoodMixed media on wood panel
12 x 12 inches
The wolf pulled the bobbin, and the door opened.
12 Sleeping BeautyMixed media on wood panel
12 x 12 inches
“I will eat the Queen with the same sauce I had with her children.”
13Emperor’s New ClothesMixed media on wood panel
12 x 12 inches
Personally, he was of the opinion that he had nothing to fear.
14Hansel and GretelMixed media on wood panel
12 x 12 inches
“Just come in and stay with me, no ill shall befall you.”
15ThumbelinaMixed media on wood panel
12 x 12 inches
“You poor little creature, come into my warm room and dine with me.”
16Princess and the PeaMixed media on wood panel
12 x 12 inches
He travelled all over the world in hopes of finding such a lady; but there was always something wrong.
17Little MermaidMixed media on wood panel
12 x 12 inches
Soon the waves rose higher, heavy clouds darkened the sky, and lightning appeared in the distance.
18RapunzelMixed media on wood panel
12 x 12 inches
“What is this I hear? I thought I had hidden you safely from the whole world, and in spite of it you have managed to deceive me.”
19Snow White and the Seven DwarfsMixed media on wood panel
12 x 12 inches
“Run away, then, you poor child. The wild beasts will soon have devoured you.”
20Gingerbread ManMixed media on wood panel
12 x 12 inches
“Oh dear! I’m quarter gone!” And then, “Oh, I’m half gone!” And soon, “I’m three-quarters gone!” And at last, “I’m all gone!” and never spoke again.
