Horsetail translates the powerful physicality and spirited movement of a horse into a vibrant, vertical flow of liquid color. The composition uses contrasting tones of deep teal and fiery orange to mirror the transition from steady strength to the fluid motion of a tail in the wind. I believe Horsetail captures the essence of a fleeting, energetic moment, turning a personal connection with an animal into a relatable celebration of nature’s raw elegance.
Acrylic on 1-5/8” Birch Wood Canvas with 1/8” Clear Epoxy Coat
Sound is a visual translation of the natural world’s auditory power, turning invisible vibrations into a vivid explosion of fluid energy and light. By contrasting deep, silent blacks with percussive ribbons of blue and crimson, this piece illustrates how every sound—from a soft rustle to a deafening roar—possesses its own unique color and texture. Ultimately, this painting portrays sound as a complex, graceful harmony that manifests the very breath of the universe and the vitality of the wild.
Acrylic on 1-5/8” Birch Wood Canvas with 1/8” Clear Epoxy Coat
Fire depicts a soft eruption of vibrant light against deep darkness, symbolizing the transformative moment where the old is consumed to make room for new beginnings. This painting uses radiant reds and yellows to mimic the pulse of a sunrise, representing internal passion and the clarity of hope cutting through a void. Ultimately, Fire serves as a warm, tactile tribute to the beauty of starting over and finding peace within the brilliance of a steady, guiding light.
Acrylic on 1-5/8” Birch Wood Canvas with 1/8” Clear Epoxy Coat
Set against a dark, foundational background, Threads reimagines the canvas as a piece of fabric where every painted line mimics the steady, rhythmic motion of a hand-stitched seam. The vibrant palette of oranges, reds, blues, and yellows represents the various spools used to mend and create, alternating between orderly paths and the realistic tangles of a long day’s work. Ultimately, Threads captures the meditative focus of the craft, weaving individual strands into a strong, unified web of textured color.
Acrylic on 1-5/8” Birch Wood Canvas with 1/8” Clear Epoxy Coat
Inertia is a visual meditation on the volatile tension between static resistance and the inevitable surge of momentum toward a breakthrough. A vertical spine of sea-foam greens and gold pushes upward against a heavy void, culminating in an orange bloom that symbolizes the precise moment potential overcomes friction. By capturing the visceral struggle right before "the light takes over," the piece portrays a state of being that is both frozen and explosive.
Acrylic on 1-5/8” Birch Wood Canvas with 1/8” Clear Epoxy Coat
Lasers is a vivid exploration of the electric friction between light and shadow, capturing the volatile energy and thermal surge of a lightsaber ignition. Through a chaotic blend of red, cyan, yellow, and violet splatters, the piece mimics the kinetic clash of plasma vibrating against a deep, silent void. Ultimately, Lasers freezes a high-stakes duel in time, representing the precise moment where blinding intensity triumphs over cold emptiness.
Acrylic on 1-5/8” Birch Wood Canvas with 1/8” Clear Epoxy Coat
Spiderman captures the kinetic momentum of a hero through a chaotic web of primary colors and organic, cell-poured lattices that mimic the tension of stretching silk. Moving beyond a literal portrait, this piece utilizes explosive reds and deep blues to translate the visceral friction of a mid-air swing into a tactile, liquid form. Ultimately, Spiderman serves as a vibrant tribute to the character’s comic book roots, rendering his bravery as a frantic splatter of justice and high-stakes energy.
Acrylic on 1-5/8” Birch Wood Canvas with 1/8” Clear Epoxy Coat
Heatwave is a dynamic exploration of pressure and release, utilizing a vibrant palette of molten/metallic golds and deep shadows to capture the moment chaos evolves into rhythm. Through its central pulse line and expansive white space, the painting serves as a visual metaphor for personal cycles of burnout and renewal. Ultimately, Heatwave celebrates resilience and transformation, illustrating the beauty that emerges when one surrenders control and allows intensity to flow freely.
Acrylic on 1-5/8” Birch Wood Canvas with 1/8” Clear Epoxy Coat
Rendered on a substantial birchwood block, Reflux is a visual exploration of the fluid nature of memory and the rhythmic surge of human emotion. This painting utilizes organic "cells" and a high-contrast palette of vibrant blues and fiery oranges to represent the collision between calm reflection and intense passion. Ultimately, Reflux transforms the internal world into a physical presence, celebrating the beautiful complexity of energy that constantly overflows and mixes within the human experience.
Acrylic on 1-5/8” Birch Wood Canvas with 1/8” Clear Epoxy Coat
Portals is a visual bridge between our familiar three-dimensional reality and the complex, folding dimensions of the fourth dimension, inviting viewers to glimpse a realm where time and space converge. Through bubbling cellular patterns and contrasting red and blue tones, this piece illustrates the restless energy and inherent tension between our solid world and the infinite, ethereal possibilities just beyond our reach. Ultimately, Portals serves as a grounding point that encourages a pause to contemplate the unseen forces and hidden layers of a universe existing just past the surface of our perception.
Acrylic on 1-5/8” Birch Wood Canvas with 1/8” Clear Epoxy Coat
Paradise captures the vibrant essence of a tropical lagoon through a fluid blend of deep blues and bright teals that mimic the natural movement of the tide. By utilizing organic shapes and strategic white space, the composition evokes the refreshing energy of swirling water alongside the peaceful clarity of a sunlit beach. Ultimately, Paradise serves as a visual portal to the coast, designed to transform any space with the warmth and serenity of a salt-air horizon.
Acrylic on 1-5/8” Birch Wood Canvas with 1/8” Clear Epoxy Coat
Redwood Gold captures the rugged endurance of ancient forests through deep, umber fissures and a thick epoxy finish that mimics the tactile, light-catching quality of natural resin. This painting centers on a molten eruption of amber sap, using a striking contrast of fiery yellows and bruised burgundies to represent the simultaneous growth and decay of the California redwoods. Mounted on a protruding birchwood canvas, Redwood Gold serves as a physical, glossy ode to the resilient "liquid gold" flowing beneath the protective bark of these coastal giants.
Acrylic on 1-5/8” Birch Wood Canvas with 1/8” Clear Epoxy Coat
Ribbons Reprised in Gold reimagines an earlier work by transforming delicate, heart-shaped serrated tendrils into a rhythmic, spinal composition that pulses with organic energy. Set against a high-contrast backdrop of deep blacks and ethereal whites, luminous metallic gold swirls and vibrant pops of green and red create a harmonious dance atop a 1-5/8" birchwood frame. Ribbons Reprised in Gold is finished with a 1/8" clear epoxy resin, providing a glossy depth that makes the suspended ribbons appear as if they are forever swirling in mid-air.
Acrylic on 1-5/8” Birch Wood Canvas with 1/8” Clear Epoxy Coat
Ink Flow is a macroscopic exploration of the organic chemistry of India ink as it transitions from precise lines into untamed, fluid blooms of black, cerulean and indigo. By suspending the medium under a 1/8" clear epoxy resin, the piece preserves the vibrant, wet state of the pigments to mimic a gravitational journey across the stark white canvas. Ultimately, Ink Flow highlights the tension between the permanence of ink and its unpredictable spirit, transforming a traditional tool of precision into a powerful force of expression.
Acrylic on 1-5/8” Birch Wood Canvas with 1/8” Clear Epoxy Coat
Beyond captures the kinetic energy of cosmic transformation, using a central ivory bloom to symbolize the infinite reach of human curiosity against the crushing stillness of deep space. By blending vibrant veins of color with dark, silent borders, the piece illustrates the delicate tension between the ancient machinery of the universe and the fleeting nature of light. Ultimately, Beyond serves as a window into the subconscious, revealing a profound connection between the vastness of the cosmos and the intimacy of the human soul.
Acrylic on 1-5/8” Birch Wood Canvas with 1/8” Clear Epoxy Coat
Bubble Gum Ice Cream is a visual heartbeat of my childhood, capturing the kaleidoscopic rush of hunting for neon-pink treasures within sugary white clouds during Saturday afternoons in Old Town Los Gatos. Through swirling lines and vibrant pops of teal and marigold, I’ve translated the sensory memory of jingling shop bells and the scent of heavy cream onto birchwood. Each painted droplet serves as a personal anchor to those simpler times, reflecting the unadulterated joy of sharing a melting treat with my father under the lingering summer sun.
Acrylic on 1-5/8” Birch Wood Canvas with 1/8” Clear Epoxy Coat
In Fantasy, I translate the cosmic odysseys of classic science fiction into a visual birth of a nebula, using high-contrast metallic pigments to capture the volatile expansion of the universe. I designed the fluid cells and shimmering gold accents to represent a frozen moment of a supernova's aftermath, viewed through the imaginary viewport of a lonely starship. Ultimately, Fantasy serves as a tribute to the silent mysteries of the unknown, reflecting the childhood wonder and sprawling celestial beauty inspired by the likes of Heinlein and Asimov.
Acrylic on 1-5/8” Birch Wood Canvas with 1/8” Clear Epoxy Coat
Synapses shows how fluid acrylics and a glossy epoxy resin finish transform biological complexity into a tangible, microscopic-style landscape. The vibrant red neural patterns set against a clinical white background mimic the movement of electrical signals and blood flow, capturing the raw energy of life. Ultimately, Synapses serves as a striking visual tribute to the human body, turning the intricate science of brain activity into a beautiful, physical experience.
Acrylic on 1-5/8” Birch Wood Canvas with 1/8” Clear Epoxy Coat
Ribbons captures a hypnotic dance of fluid pigments, where vibrant cerulean and amethyst hues interweave with metallic greens to mimic the tactile, undulating physics of fabric. By masterfully layering opaque and transparent textures on a birchwood canvas, this piece creates a three-dimensional sense of rhythmic motion and liquid elegance. Ultimately, these feathered loops and sensual gestures transform the static surface into a living expression of chromatic energy and graceful tension.
Acrylic on 1-5/8” Birch Wood Canvas with 1/8” Clear Epoxy Coat
Splash is a vibrant exploration of fluid energy that uses a cell-pouring technique to freeze the chaotic beauty of crashing waves and sea foam mid-motion. By layering a refreshing palette of navy, turquoise, and cerulean with frothy white accents, this piece captures the mesmerizing texture of water without the need for a complex hidden message. The tight, vertical composition emphasizes an upward surge, successfully trapping the organic vitality of the ocean within a single, still frame.
Acrylic on 1-5/8” Birch Wood Canvas with 1/8” Clear Epoxy Coat
Feathers utilizes a specialized blowing technique to transform a vertical gradient of color into a macro-inspired exploration of avian texture. The composition transitions from a weighted base of black and charcoal into warm copper tones, culminating in a delicate spray of light blues and whites that mimic the soft, airy barbs of a wing. By eschewing literal representation, the piece focuses on the striking contrast between solid darks and wispy, fringed edges that appear ready to catch a breeze.
Acrylic on 1-5/8” Birch Wood Canvas with 1/8” Clear Epoxy Coat
Through a high-energy saturated palette, Hawaii captures the primal collision between molten lava and the Pacific shoreline using fluid techniques to mimic the island's literal rebirth. Bold gradients of volcanic red and orange are interrupted by cool turquoise accents and cellular textures, representing the tension between scorched earth and the resilient reclamation of tropical nature. By anchoring this chaotic movement with black and white tones, Hawaii provides a tactile interpretation of the porous geology and constant geological transformation defining the islands.
Acrylic on 1-5/8” Birch Wood Canvas with 1/8” Clear Epoxy Coat
Red Spot captures the violent beauty of a nascent galaxy, centering on a profound indigo expanse that acts as a cosmic furnace amidst drifting nebulas and cooling stardust. The composition utilizes fluid colors to represent solar winds and astral chaos, resulting in a sprawling architecture of celestial birth. At its heart, a singular crimson mark glows like a dying star, serving as a lonely beacon of intense energy within the vast, silent vacuum of the universe.
Acrylic on 1-5/8” Birch Wood Canvas with 1/8” Clear Epoxy Coat
Bubbles explores the organic beauty of the flip-cup acrylic pouring technique, using layered pigments to create cellular clusters that mimic the quiet, rhythmic sensation of being underwater. This piece highlights a symbolic interplay between deep voids and luminous spheres, reflecting how thoughts surface as either distinct points of focus or soft, trailing currents. Ultimately, Bubbles captures liquid energy in a still moment, inviting viewers to find harmony and intricate structure within its fluid, indigo depths.
Acrylic on 1-5/8” Birch Wood Canvas with 1/8” Clear Epoxy Coat
Atmosphere serves as a vertical core sample of the sky, translating the invisible chemistry of our gas-shrouded world into a tactile narrative of light and color. The composition transitions from ethereal, sun-drenched wisps of coral at high altitudes into a turbulent mid-section where violet and azure collide to represent the chaotic energy of thermal updrafts. Finally, Atmosphere anchors in dense indigos and black, illustrating the heavy, oxygen-rich layers that hug the earth and define our existence through their beautiful, invisible life source.
Acrylic on 1-5/8” Birch Wood Canvas with 1/8” Clear Epoxy Coat
Ghosts of the Current explores the elemental friction between deep, obsidian stillness and the violent eruption of lacy, cellular light structures that mimic churning ocean foam. The composition transitions from heavy indigo depths into a chaotic collision of yellow and grey sediment, capturing the raw energy of a tide suspended in motion. Ultimately, Ghosts of the Curent utilizes rippling textures and soft teal ribbons to illustrate the delicate balance between destructive power and the sea’s inevitable return to calm.
Acrylic on 1-5/8” Birch Wood Canvas with 1/8” Clear Epoxy Coat
Blue Eye is a pragmatic study of fluid dynamics that captures the inherent tension between an artist's control and the chaotic, organic flow of the swipe technique. Despite being my least favorite piece, it serves as a vital artifact of my early creative journey and the steep learning curve required to master acrylic pouring. Ultimately, Blue Eye stands as a raw testament to the "magical mistakes" of experimentation, representing a foundational moment in a much larger artistic evolution.
Acrylic on 1-5/8” Birch Wood Canvas with 1/8” Clear Epoxy Coat
Heaven and Hell utilizes the fluid dynamics of acrylic pouring to depict a dynamic equilibrium between two opposing realms separated by a neutral void. While heavenly, celestial blues and greens flow downward in nebula-like patterns, a hellish, jagged column of crimson and obsidian rises to meet them, linked by a single descending blue drop that acts as a bridge. Heaven and Hell suggests that salvation and damnation are not isolated destinations but interconnected energies existing within a balanced, inseparable ecosystem.
Acrylic on 1-5/8” Birch Wood Canvas with 1/8” Clear Epoxy Coat
Love depicts the intense and chaotic pull between two souls, anchored by vibrant floral-like explosions at opposite ends of a vertical white expanse. These fiery crimsons and warm ambers bleed into delicate filaments that symbolize the vulnerability of intimacy, while the deep, oceanic blues at the base ground the piece in the stability and history of long-term commitment. The central negative space serves as a bridge of silent tension, illustrating the inevitable and uncontrollable journey toward union where light and shadow coexist.
Polar explores the magnetic relationship between hot and cold, using vibrant blues and oranges to represent the constant tension between elemental opposites. This abstract work captures the chaotic beauty of forces that simultaneously attract and repel, creating a turbulent yet harmonious visual landscape. By focusing on the fluid boundaries where these colors meet, Polar reflects the delicate balance of conflict and connection inherent in the natural world.