Artwork

January 19, 2026

This painting is an intimate study of solitude and winter light. The small 7x5 scale enhances the feeling of looking through a window into a peaceful, frozen moment. By balancing the heavy detail of the cow with the minimalist, ethereal treatment of the background, it successfully captures the quiet gravity of a winter morning.

January 13, 2026

This 7x5-inch original watercolor captures the serene, hushed atmosphere of a mid-winter morning. Focused on the striking contrast between the dark, textured bark of twin birch trees and the soft, expansive white of a fresh snowfall, this piece invites the viewer into a moment of absolute stillness.

January 4, 2026

A quiet winter morning unfolds in this original watercolor, where a solitary barn rests beneath a pale sky and fresh snow softens the land. The scene feels unhurried and still, as if the world has paused for a moment of breath. Cool blue shadows drift across the snow while the weathered barn stands steady, carrying traces of warmth and history against the cold.

November 17, 2025

This watercolor painting captures a quiet, emotional moment in a wide field of sun-washed, golden grass, where a black-and-white dog stands poised in the foreground, its gaze fixed with loyal longing toward a man sitting alone on a weathered porch. The house behind him, worn and faded by time, leans into the narrative of years passed, its muted tones contrasting the bright, wind-brushed field that stretches between them. The man’s posture — slightly bowed, hands resting together, hat shading his expression — carries a sense of solitude, reflection, and loss. The distance between man and dog becomes the heart of the scene: a silent, tender space filled with unspoken connection, waiting, and the weight of what isn’t said.

August 14, 2025

I was getting fatigued from painting too many large paintings, so I had to switch it up. Took advantage of that by trying several new things at once. The first is testing out watercolor ground on a canvas panel (and sanding it smooth). The next new thing was to use the grisaille technique and glaze color over a completed black and white painting. I actually stayed pretty loose and the painting went incredibly quick. The final step of adding color presented some problems but it’s giving me more insight in to the transparency and values of pigments I stick to. And using a honey binder watercolor brand, like M. Graham, on top of the smooth ground gave it some magical qualities that are similar to oil. Which I absolutely loved. It was a fun little break from my more serious work.

July 7, 2025

This gouache painting is a compelling reinterpretation of Johannes Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring, replacing the original’s soft elegance with a bolder, more contemporary edge. The subject’s vivid orange headscarf adds a striking contrast to the dark background, drawing immediate attention to her thoughtful, almost confrontational gaze. The textured brushstrokes and rich, earthy palette give the piece a tactile depth and painterly energy that differentiates it from the smooth subtlety of the original. Her expression, simultaneously vulnerable and strong, invites the viewer into a quiet moment of introspection. Signed in blue by the artist, the work pays homage to a timeless classic while asserting a distinct and personal voice.

July 1, 2025

Circus Act presents a haunting and satirical courtroom drama in which a clown—dressed in exaggerated red-and-white stripes with a stern, painted expression—stands accused of being a menace to society. The figure dominates the witness stand, looming uncomfortably large in both presence and implication. Behind him, a row of stone-faced jurors looks on with a mix of judgment and detachment, while silhouetted members of the audience watch the proceedings in silence. The stark lighting and somber tones heighten the absurdity of the scene, turning the courtroom into a stage where societal fears, scapegoating, and spectacle collide. Through this unsettling juxtaposition of comedy and condemnation, Circus Act invites the viewer to question who defines disorder—and whether the real performance lies in the trial itself.

April 30, 2025

A flame glows brightest in the dark. I frequently use fire and ice as metaphors, influenced by Robert Frost’s writing. My fascination with flames shows in my youthful and curious expression. In moments of darkness, fire will illuminate our world. I will not let the cold sink into my heart, as it did the night of Snowfall. Not again. My candle’s flame may flicker, but I tend to it and refuse to let the light die out. From a small flame, you can ignite so much. Its potential should be respected, but used only with the utmost care. No matter how cold the world gets, I will not allow others to blow it out. My fire, I will guard with my life. One day, I will use it to set the rest of the world ablaze.

April 13, 2025

My first attempt to mix both watercolor and oil pastels. I decided to draw up some Iris Flowers.

April 1, 2025

This was my April Fools joke for 2025. The canvas will be repurposed to paint “Silver Ballet.”