Behind The Work
Every piece begins somewhere. This is where I share the thoughts, feelings, symbolism, and creative process behind the work, offering a deeper look into what lives beneath the surface.
From the Studio Journal
Thoughts, symbolism, process, and the stories behind the canvas.
Change your perspective
View from the Top Sometimes the painting you plan isn’t the painting you create.My original idea was simple: a green field with these flowers standing proudly against the landscape. Then I realized I had one small problem.I was out of green paint.I could have put the...
waiting
Waiting Some storms happen inside us. Waiting was painted during a season of uncertainty, when I found myself caught between what was and what might be. The figure sits alone beneath an umbrella, surrounded by endless shades of gray. There is no destination in sight,...
Chaos
When it's too heavy Chaos began with a feeling I couldn’t carry anymore. At the time, I was going through a separation. The kind that leaves a house feeling too quiet and a mind far too loud. Every day felt like a battle between holding myself together and wanting to...
Learning to see
From disappointment to determination After my first paint and sip, I was inspired to try painting on my own. It did not go the way I imagined. Armed with a canvas, some paint, and a level of confidence I had absolutely not earned yet, I decided to create a moonlit...
Where it all began
The Painting That Started It All Every artist has a first painting. Mine began at a paint and sip in New York City, where I painted the Brooklyn Bridge. At the time, I wasn’t thinking about becoming an artist or starting a business. I was simply trying something new....
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