A dear friend pointed out I never updated this site with a painting a referenced in my most recent post(!). Et voilà! Continue reading
“Starchild”, 2025
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New Gods of Music – Complete!
The idea was blossoming for weeks. From multiple inspirational sources, one sketch inspired two pantings. Continue reading
A Blossoming Idea
Happy summer! This is possibly my favorite time of year when I can settle down from the hustle and reflect. I’ve been toying around with an idea for a new painting and this is what’s developed so far. I’m hoping to start in the next day or so.
UPDATE: “Summer Cycle”, 18″x22”, mixed media on canvas board.
“Landscape 1”, 2024
I’m pleased to present the completion of my third painting of the year! Continue reading
“Disco’s Last Spell”, 2024
“Disco’s Last Spell”, 18”x22”, oil painting on canvas board, is finished! Continue reading
Ending the 2023-24 School Year
Thursday afternoon, June 20th, I hadn’t bothered closing up the classroom because there was still ONE more day of school. Wrong! At the last minute, after I’d left for home, our superintendent canceled school for the official last day(!). I … Continue reading
Wrapping 2023 Creatively
Teaching art is privilege, but the work put in at school can rob you of time and energy that could be used in the studio, especially when you teach K-8. I’ve tried to use my lesson planning as an outlet … Continue reading
“Genesis: Pagan-X” 2023
Completed! “Genesis: Pagan-X”, oil painting on Bristol board, 20”x24”. Inspired by, in no particular order, “The Garden of Earthly Delights” by Hieronymus Bosch, Blue Devil, the Friday the 13th franchise, Ghost Rider, Etrigan the Demon, Lady Death, and the X-Men. I … Continue reading
“August Diana” 2023
There’s still a minor tweak or two, but I finished this last night. I haven’t grappled with so much creative discord over a piece in awhile. It was kinda fun. I’m still not totally pleased with it, but I’m proud … Continue reading
“Muscles” 2023
It’s finished! I’m proud to have completed a second painting this summer. The school year left me with little time to myself for creativity. I’m grateful to the universe to have had this space and opportunity. I was still on … Continue reading
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