While taking a break from our Thanksgiving Day preparations- I stumbled upon Julie Heffernan's paintings. Her Baroque influenced portraits remind us a bit of John Currin. We especially love the peasants and animals galore, draped in flowers and pearls for this time of the year.

Self Portrait as Raising Cain, 2007

Self Portrait as Post Script, 2007

Self Portrait as Great Heap, 2009

Study for Self Portrait in Need of Perpetual Help, 2009

Study for Self Portrait as Flat World, 2009

Study for Self Portrait as Fabulous Droppings V, 2008

Self Portrait with Albatross, 2008

Self Portrait as Sea Monster, 2006

all paintings, Julie Heffernan via Mark Moore Gallery