These are paintings were inspired by my daily walks with my dog, Nikki, whom I’ve dubbed the “dharma dog” for his role as guide and companion as we travel through the dharma together. Each of the poems have been paired with a poem. See  Travels with Dharma Dog, the book, which also includes detailed notes on the paintings.

These images explore the spiritual connection between humans and animals, the roles of dreams and  animals in mythology and cultural identity.