Symone,  of African and Eastern European descent, modelled for Tracy who chose to create her as a Neoclassical sculpture. In the painting Tracy added a touch of the orient with the blue and white porcelain and Persian rug in the background as an accent.

Featuring one of  Tracy's sculpture in her personal collection, the title refers to an expert found in all cultures & eras - this was an actual position that was held in the court of the Roman Empire.

This delicate sculpture is available and is listed at the bottom of this page.  "Purity" has a bronze filigree chain with a pearl drop. What's not to love? art, pearls, antiques and a Limoges teacup collected by the sculptor at an outdoor market in France.

Modelled by the sculptor's daughter, "Pensieri" meaning 'thoughtful' - letters written and received - The sculpture is surrounded by French blue; the plume and French tapestry bell pull makes the composition thought-provoking indeed.

Tracy's sculpture of Diana on an antique base with beribboned antler and entwined with ivy from her garden.  This painting is also reproduced on European linen napkins - a perfect gift. Buy them here.

The only painting in the series that doesn't feature one of Tracy's sculptures, however, it does feature a sculpture in her collection. In her historic home built in 1852, an antique marble sculpture is wrapped in lace and adorned with halo and wings, bearing a crystal star for the Advent of the Christmas Season.

Inspired by the flirtatious atmosphere found during the carnival festivities of Renaissance Venise, this coy lady has a companion in "Venetian Carnival."

With Elizabethan pageantry and quill aloft, this passionate bard echoes his own poetic fire.  The dress and title inspired by Shakespeare's famous line in Henry V 

 "Oh! For a Muse of Fire!"

French meaning: To raise a glass to the occasion

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This familiar French phrase that introduces a coming toast is perfectly exemplified in the attitude of this distinguished gentleman.  

Inspired by the phrase created by Tracy's oldest son when he was ten:  As an avid reader he would 'get into' his books, lost to the world around him.  One day, he looked up and replied "I'm sorry I didn't respond right away - I was 'book lost'"

The perfectly apropos phrase became a part of the family's vocabulary.

Latin meaning: Before the Dawn

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With lantern in hand,  symbolizing the coming light, a young woman perched on a visually implied stone  ledge amidst the twilight breeze, gazes with expectancy towards the breaking dawn.

(Latin)

The Author's Key

14.5" by 10"

Stoneware Clay with bronze patina

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An allegorical authoress with fluttering pages and quill in hand was inspired by a quote from Louisa May Alcott:

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I've got the key to my castle in the air, but whether I can unlock the door remains to be seen.

French meaning: 'till beyond one's view

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Inspired by those familiar with 'wanderlust' - there are always the 'farewells' involved.  Whether from those at home or from those leaving - this figure represents them both.  Leaning forward on a mossy stone pillar engraved with the Latin phrase "Caelum non Animum mutant qui trans Mare Current" They change their sky but not their hearts who cross the sea a lady in late-Victorian attire, balances on her arm, straining forward to keep those in sight as long as she can; symbolizing the sure knowledge that though they will view distant and exotic lands, yet their hearts will be with friends and family at home.

Inspired by an Art Nouveau sculpture “The Peacock Fairy” the composition was modified and the sculpture flanked by peacock feathers for the painting.  Tracy created this sculpture years ago as a base for a light in her home.

Featuring Tracy's sculpture of "Truth Prevailed" in her own collection, this painting is an homage to the sculptor’s studio the “Arcanum Atelier”; figurative sculpture, book of art history, calipers and favorite tool

The sculpture in this painting is in a private collection.  Yet for the painting, instead of referencing a specific person; "Prodigy" is a nod to all childhood-turned-masters in their craft at an early age.

This sculpture is in a private collection and is showcased in this painting as it is one of Tracy's favorite sculptures representing "Autumn." The title is inspired by a 17th century British response to someone who spoke cleverly or said something you heartily agree with.  The corkscrew suspended on the back wall was picked up in France by Tracy - the handle is made from grapevine.

Modeled by the sculptor's daughter, with antique roses from her garden alongside those sculpted on the figure.  Inspired from the fairy tale, and a neoclassical German sculpture in which the sculptor placed Sleeping Beauty in a throne as opposed to a couch or bed.

With antique sheet music as a backdrop, this painting features two of Tracy's sculptures.  The "violinist" was a Christmas gift to her husband, a slightly modified version of one she sold - which he later admitted was one of his favorites!  The Christ Child was sculpted by Tracy years ago for her family to have displayed during the Christmas Season.  This painting comes in a beautiful vintage gold frame with a linen accent.

Inspired by the 'Renaissance Man' during the festivities of Venice - this bold caped figure holds his mask behind him as he reaches towards his companion "Venetian Masquerade"

French for Morning's Rose

An elegant woman admires the freshness of a gold tipped rose found in the garden on an early morning meander.

Latin meaning: Awaiting the Last Verse

This lady resplendent with the fashion of Versailles, leans against a tree in the garden and 'awaits the last verse', the title resplendent with various meanings.

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Sculptor's note:  The position of her arms was taken from the movie about Michelangelo depicted by actor Charleton Heston, The Agony & the Ecstacy.  Heston's portrayal of Michelangelo as he would repeatedly answer the Pope's question of "When will you make an end?"  with the famous reply of "When I am finished!" oftentimes had him folding his arms in this unique position.  

Latin meaning: At the opening of the book/wherever the book opens

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A well read gentleman reflecting the era of the 1930's ponders the pages of the book he randomly opened.

Latin meaning: To have prayed well is to have striven well

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A female figure 'half-kneeling' (a composition favored by the Baroque sculptor Gianlorenze Bernini) attired in a windswept silver cloak symbolizing the purity of her earnest prayers.

French meaning: Rest

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An allegorical figure personifying 'Rest' reclines gracefully in a tree with a peaceful calm reflective of her deep repose.

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Sculptor's note:  This was the last sculpture I created in this particular series - so the title was well inspired!