In a world of so much chaos, an escape into the realm of faeries brings peace and glamour into our dimension. Faeries always hold my fascination when I encounter them within our realm. I utilize the magic within my artistic soul to summon these creatures so that anyone can experience their charm and be inspired to believe in what they cannot see.

My work is conjured onto canvas using copious amounts of modeling paste and acrylic paints with multiple layers of various brushstrokes and the use of palette knife techniques. Brilliant colors and metallic hues are used to enable the faeries to emphasize their `vibe`, inspiring the viewer to discover the essence of these beings. The texture of their skin, hair, and backgrounds are vital to conveying the elemental qualities of each fae. I am perpetually discovering new ways to bring my faeries to life so they can gaze upon us humans as we admire their portraits.

This piece, “Just Venting”, sums up the release of various stressors that have been brought to the world’s attention over the past year.

Channeling energies inherent to life itself, I wish to ignite connections within my viewers through my art. I’m inspired by qualities illustrators engage within the pages of children’s books, captivated with movement & energy evoked through cuts of paper. Inspired, I experimented with the paper’s fragmentations. Through a collage process, art emerges reminiscent of stained glass & mosaics. Using tissue paper & different media, what I call “Painted Mâché” is born. Examining the natural world that binds us together, as the figurative dissolves into abstractions, I distance myself from reality, pushing towards the surreal. I unearth the intangible journeys we embark on, exploring symbolism & visual metaphors, unveiling the dichotomies of existence – love/ pain, night/day, life/death. Tapping into these terrestrial & spiritual energies, as boundless as the universe itself, I evoke emotions that resonate with viewers as individuals, a collective, & humans sharing this planet we call home.

I am an artist based in Malibu, California.

My paintings are recordings of humble attempts to “look inward.” This process seems to be less of a clinical evaluation and more of a spiritual search. My work is the product of reflecting upon the blessings, joys, sorrows, and losses I have experienced over a lifetime. I try to use color, texture, line, and form as vehicles for the expression of my feelings and emotions.

I believe that my work blurs the lines between representational and abstract art. It delves into a space between the real world and a “mystical-magical” dream-like realm. Working mostly with acrylics on canvas, I try to employ kinetic forms, dynamic colors, and heavy texturing in my art. My hope is that those who view my paintings will be “drawn in” to analyzing, empathizing, and evoking their own feelings and emotions.

This solo show entitled “MAGICAL FLOWERS / MYSTICAL TREES” comes before the 9th anniversary of my beloved wife, Barbara’s passing. Barbara loved working in the garden; and she treasured the blessings of flowers, trees, and plants. She thought of a garden as a “sacred place” and she found great peace there.

Why are flowers “magical?” Flowers are one of nature’s great gifts. Even if a person is having a bad day, the sight of a beautiful bouquet or a field of flowers can bring a smile to a person’s face and perhaps a little joy. Flowers bring bright colors to the world, but they are very fragile. We must learn to appreciate the blessing of flowers while they are in bloom. On the other hand, trees tend to be very sturdy and resilient. They are “here” before we were born, and it is likely they will be “here” long after we are gone. There are seasons when trees are in bloom, and seasons when they are barren. But trees “endure.” For me, their roots grow deep into the earth; and this represents our ancestors, heritage, and traditions. Their branches and foliage represent future generations, and continual growth and change. These enduring qualities make trees “mystical” and perhaps “spiritual.”

I would like to dedicate this show to honor Barbara’s memory, and I would like to thank HMVC GALLERY NEW YORK for giving me this wonderful opportunity to exhibit my work.

I paint women in the quiet moments — not the moments the world sees, but the ones that happen in between. The exhale after the effort. The stillness that arrives when we finally stop moving long enough to feel something.
My work is built in layers — torn paper, acrylic, pastel, and mark-making — each surface carrying its own history before the figure arrives. The women I paint are never performing. They are resting, remembering, belonging to themselves and to each other. Emotion, for me, lives in the body before it reaches the face. In shoulders that relax. In feet sinking into warm sand. In a chin lifted toward the sun.

I am inspired by all things beautifully weird, such as monsters, the bugs living under the rocks, creatures in jars, ghosts, all the nooks and crannies of nature. But I am also inspired by comics, cartoons, noise music and neon anything. So I try to paint the way these things make me feel. Sometimes it comes out fun, sometimes scary, sometimes cute, and sometimes ugly. But I love it all. I prefer painting with acrylics on wood. And after the acrylics are laid down, I love to go over everything with black Ink. The black ink brings out the detail and gives the whole painting a better sense of flow.

I am inspired by all things beautifully weird, such as monsters, the bugs living under the rocks, creatures in jars, ghosts, all the nooks and crannies of nature. But I am also inspired by comics, cartoons, noise music and neon anything. So I try to paint the way these things make me feel. Sometimes it comes out fun, sometimes scary, sometimes cute, and sometimes ugly. But I love it all. I prefer painting with acrylics on wood. And after the acrylics are laid down, I love to go over everything with black Ink. The black ink brings out the detail and gives the whole painting a better sense of flow.

In a world of so much chaos, an escape into the realm of faeries brings peace and glamour into our dimension. Faeries always hold my fascination when I encounter them within our realm. I utilize the magic within my artistic soul to summon these creatures so that anyone can experience their charm and be inspired to believe in what they cannot see.

My work is conjured onto canvas using copious amounts of modeling paste and acrylic paints with multiple layers of various brushstrokes and the use of palette knife techniques. Brilliant colors and metallic hues are used to enable the faeries to emphasize their `vibe`, inspiring the viewer to discover the essence of these beings. The texture of their skin, hair, and backgrounds are vital to conveying the elemental qualities of each fae. I am perpetually discovering new ways to bring my faeries to life so they can gaze upon us humans as we admire their portraits.

This piece, “Just Venting”, sums up the release of various stressors that have been brought to the world’s attention over the past year.

So many things I think about when I look far away. Things I know, things I wonder, things I’d like to say.

After 20 wonderful years of painting, I decided that it was a perfect time to explore different landscapes. After months of researching different regions, I settled on Nara Park Japan. I found the history and landscapes to be intoxicating.

My artwork is a direct reflection of the different seasons of the park. I like to work in acrylics on canvas to enhance all the emotions and colors that Nara has to offer. I use bright or muted colors to communicate the magic and essence of the ever-changing seasons. Even as I branch out to other mediums or subject matters, I’m always tempted to come back to Nara Park.

If a viewer stops for just a moment to reflect on a piece I have created and feels emotion from the thousands of colors captured on canvas that reflect the different seasons, then I have succeeded in my work.

I am an artist based in Malibu, California.

My paintings are recordings of humble attempts to “look inward.” This process seems to be less of a clinical evaluation and more of a spiritual search. My work is the product of reflecting upon the blessings, joys, sorrows, and losses I have experienced over a lifetime. I try to use color, texture, line, and form as vehicles for the expression of my feelings and emotions.

I believe that my work blurs the lines between representational and abstract art. It delves into a space between the real world and a “mystical-magical” dream-like realm. Working mostly with acrylics on canvas, I try to employ kinetic forms, dynamic colors, and heavy texturing in my art. My hope is that those who view my paintings will be “drawn in” to analyzing, empathizing, and evoking their own feelings and emotions.

This solo show entitled “MAGICAL FLOWERS / MYSTICAL TREES” comes before the 9th anniversary of my beloved wife, Barbara’s passing. Barbara loved working in the garden; and she treasured the blessings of flowers, trees, and plants. She thought of a garden as a “sacred place” and she found great peace there.

Why are flowers “magical?” Flowers are one of nature’s great gifts. Even if a person is having a bad day, the sight of a beautiful bouquet or a field of flowers can bring a smile to a person’s face and perhaps a little joy. Flowers bring bright colors to the world, but they are very fragile. We must learn to appreciate the blessing of flowers while they are in bloom. On the other hand, trees tend to be very sturdy and resilient. They are “here” before we were born, and it is likely they will be “here” long after we are gone. There are seasons when trees are in bloom, and seasons when they are barren. But trees “endure.” For me, their roots grow deep into the earth; and this represents our ancestors, heritage, and traditions. Their branches and foliage represent future generations, and continual growth and change. These enduring qualities make trees “mystical” and perhaps “spiritual.”

I would like to dedicate this show to honor Barbara’s memory, and I would like to thank HMVC GALLERY NEW YORK for giving me this wonderful opportunity to exhibit my work.