Story Behind “Hebel” Paintings

Friends please check out the latest behind-the-scenes video blog detailing the inspiration and process behind the creation of Hebel 1 and Hebel 2, both figurative abstract paintings born from the book of Ecclesiastes. After watching, do you feel yourself slowing down? Please share your thoughts with me in the comments!

Story Behind “Secret Place”

Friends, please check out this video I made telling the story behind the creation of “Secret Place”. I hope you enjoy! Meanwhile, I’m happy to announce that this painting is a part of the CAL International 2025 Show that will be held at the Madeley Fine Art Gallery in Conroe, TX. The show runs through… Continue reading Story Behind “Secret Place”

Serene in the Still

If you’ve followed my work over the last few years it’s easy to see the major mile markers of my life. Angst filled works of screaming and yelling morphed into a focus on human forms and elegant perspectives of figures in motion. Then there was a period of obsession with trying to understand emptiness and… Continue reading Serene in the Still

Inspiration for “The Kingdom”

Friends, here’s a video detailing the inspiration for making this new figurative abstract painting called “The Kingdom”. In addition to giving you the story behind it, it also provides a unique look at the process of making it. Enjoy! And of course, please like, subscribe and share with your friends. PS, What sort of feeling… Continue reading Inspiration for “The Kingdom”

“(WAR)RIOR” at Spring Street Studios

Two of my paintings, “And Then I Found My Hands” and “Things Fall Apart” are currently on exhibit at the curated show at Spring Street Studios in Houston, Texas entitled “(WAR)RIOR”. This show is a selection of artwork examining the effects of war on those who have endured it firsthand. The exhibition includes artwork from… Continue reading “(WAR)RIOR” at Spring Street Studios

I’ll Be Happy When

My grandma died early Saturday morning. She was 96 years old. She lived a long, blessed life and for that I am grateful. But her departure is also a reminder: death is coming for us all. So when I find myself in a self-placed conditional constraint cycle, ruminating things like I’ll be happy when I… Continue reading I’ll Be Happy When

Take My Classes, Take My Workshops!

As spring screeches to a halt, it’s already a thousand degrees in the Houston area, so that means it’s time to retreat indoors and bask in the glory that is 21st century air conditioned living! Yeehaw! Don’t worry, friends, there is plenty to do indoors! In fact, I have several classes and workshops coming up… Continue reading Take My Classes, Take My Workshops!