I am honored to have three of my paintings showcased in the upcoming show “Senses” at Art Mozaik Fine Art Gallery in Santa Fe. “Harvest Moon”, “First Steps” and “Sower of Seeds” will all be on displace at the reception on Friday November 1st from 5pm-7pm and will stay up throughout the month. If you are in the area please stop by the opening reception and enjoy some beautiful artworks!
Three New Paintings for the Holiday Miniatures Show
Hello All! Thank you for your patience while I completed these new paintings. I’m very excited to share three brand new pieces with you that I’ve created for the 33rd Annual Holiday Miniatures Show at Abend Gallery! I worked on these paintings for several months and I hope you enjoy them as much as I do! Two out of the three pieces have already been sold so be sure to use the link below to see my available gallery paintings.
"Among the Stars" | 8"x10" Framed | Sold
If I am nothing but a tiny ripple in a vast ocean, a speck of light in an infinite sky of stars, how do I matter? And if my time on this pale blue dot is only a microscopic blip on the timeline of its existence, why should I live with purpose?
As she contemplated these thoughts the universe asked her to lay her head down. And as she did this she was shown the people that she loved and how her existence altered them, microscopically shifting their life path just by being herself and loving with her full heart. And then she saw how her influence in that person altered another person. And then her impact on that person influenced another. She was shown the spread of her impact again and again, a light that spread further than she could ever imagine, until it finally stopped and her presence in the world was not longer. Even though her impact was great eventually all memory of her would fade and her mark will eventually disappear.
The universe told her even though her wave would eventually return to the ocean as if it had never existed in the first place, it did exist in perfect beauty in the exact right moment and it will find its resting place back in the collective of the universe.
"Hunter's Gaze" | 8"x10" Framed | Sold
One of my favorite animals while growing up was the barn owl. I found their look and demeanor to be so unique and thought-provoking and I really loved reading about these creatures and discovering what made them unique. I especially enjoyed drawing them and trying to render their unique faces. And I always found their eyes to be incredibly mesmerizing and attention grabbing. These incredibly dark eyes hold so much expression and intensity which I hope that I captured in this piece. It gave me a lot of joy to capture this graceful creature in a painting.
"Witness to the Unknown" | 8"x10" Framed | $1500
Gazing up at the night sky in a time long before our own. We begin to see subtle green lights moving across the impossibly dark sky. The longer we look the more the colors seem to intensify and brighten as they form into amazingly long curtains reaching up to the heavens. In this time before scientific explanation this incomprehensible phenomenon ignites a spark of wonder in our hearts. A feeling of genuine humility while witnessing the absolute beauty of the planet that we live on.
And because we are human we choose to create beautiful stories and mythologies to explain this unimaginable wonder. Passing along these tales as a way to connect with one another and to find a semblance of understanding in vast unknown.
Coming soon... Holiday Miniatures Show at Abend Gallery
Hello friends! After several months of work I will finally be exhibiting three brand new paintings in the 33rd Annual Holiday Miniatures Show at Abend Gallery! This show will open online and in person on Saturday December 9th at the Abend Gallery Cherry Creek location.
If you want an exclusive preview of this show before it is seen by the general public be sure to join my newsletter!
Below you will find progress pictures of each of my new paintings!
Step by Step Process Video
I hope you enjoy watching my new painting process video for my piece “First Steps”. This video is part 5 out of 10 for my painting process videos for the LA Art Show with Abend Gallery! I created 10 5x5s for this show and I will be sharing each process video on my YouTube channel!
5x5 Project XI | Abend Gallery in Cherry Creek
Hello everyone! Here are three brand new 5x5s that I had for 5x5 Project XI with Abend Gallery for their Cherry Creek location grand opening! I had a great time at the opening and look forward to seeing more shows in this beautiful space. Click the button below to view the whole show.
"Above Tree Line" | 5"x5" Framed | $525
"Wide Open" | 5"x5" Framed | $525
"Fortis Avis" | 5"x5" Framed | SOLD
My First Solo Show! Opening June 1st 2022
Hello everyone! I am so excited to announce that I will be having my very first online solo show with Abend Gallery the first weekend of June 2022! I have been working on this show for the last 6 months and I am excited to show 6 brand new paintings with you. I have worked incredibly hard on this show and it would mean the world to me if you take the time to check it out. Click the button below to view the entire show or go the Gallery section of my website to see each new piece with it’s description.
10 New Paintings Available at the LA Art Show!
I am incredibly honored to have the following 10 paintings featured in the LA Art Show with Abend Gallery! All Abend artworks in this show are available both online and in person at the show. Click the button below to see all the artworks in the 5x5 Project Booth!
“Colorado Majesty” | 5”x5” oil on panel (Framed) | SOLD
“Diminutive” | 5”x5” oil on panel (Framed) | $450
“First Steps” | 5”x5” oil on panel (Framed) | $500
“Giving Light” | 5”x5” oil on panel (Framed) | $500
“Kindred” | 5”x5” oil on panel (Framed) | $450
“Last Glimmer” | 5”x5” oil on panel (Framed) | $500
“Lost in Fiction” | 5”x5” oil on panel (Framed) | $500
“Migration” | 5”x5” oil on panel (Framed) | SOLD
“Origins” | 5”x5” oil on panel (Framed) | $500
“Small Traveler” | 5”x5” oil on panel (Framed) | $500
LA Art Show What You Need to Know!
I am honored to have 10 brand new 5x5 paintings in the LA Art Show with Abend Gallery! I have spent the last several months meticulously painting 10 unique and vibrant paintings for this show and it is almost time to share them with you! Keep up-to-date on my social media and be sure to subscribe to my newsletter for an early and exclusive look at all ten paintings before the show opens!
The show will take place in the LA Convention Center (south hall) from Wednesday January 19th to Sunday January 23rd. Tickets are available on the LA Art Show website. All artworks will be available in person, on the Abend Gallery website and through Artsy.com.
Reflected Soul has been Sold!
I am incredibly proud to say that "Reflected Soul" has been sold!! And I want to take a moment to thank you all of my social media followers for your support over all of my platforms. Whenever you like, comment or share one of my paintings it GENUINELY helps my posts gain exposure to reach new people. Any time you take a moment to comment on one of my posts you help me expand my business and I really appreciate that!
This piece was such a big step for me seeing that it was my first circular painting ever! I was confident in my painting skills but was in unfamiliar territory with this new format and had to learn certain things on the fly (not to mention finding a custom frame 😬). I worked so hard on this painting and I am still having trouble comprehending that it's already hanging in someones home!
Thank you so much Abend Gallery for showing my work!
Two New Paintings in the Animalia III Show | Abend Gallery Denver
Hello! I’m honored to be included in the Abend Gallery show Animalia III an animal themed show! Below you will find two brand new paintings that I created specifically for this show. I worked incredibly hard on each of these pieces so I really hope that you enjoy them. As of the writing of this blog post “Mutuality” has been sold but “Reflected Soul” is still available for purchase. Click the button below to view the whole show on the Abend Gallery website!
"Reflected Soul" | 16" Framed | $2000
This piece illustrates the very special relationship that humans can have with animals. The animal kingdom is diverse and powerful and we aren’t as separate from it as much as we often think. This is made apparent when we have brief yet significant moments of connection with an animals out in their element.
When a person stumbles on the right animal it can reflect our souls back at us, revealing a new understanding of ourselves on how we relate to the world around us. These unique life forms can often bring out our best traits such as gratitude, understanding and empathy. Animals such as this starling can remind us of the strength and fragility of the natural world and the intricate patterns on its feathers serve as a reminder that all life on this earth is complex and valuable.
"Mutuality" | 11"x14" Framed | SOLD
This piece depicts the fleeting moments of connection that we can experience with the animal kingdom. When we come across an animal such as this buck there is often an initial moment of fear that often grows into a form of mutual respect and admiration. There is no need for conflict or fear, both are simply existing in each other’s space for a brief moment while time passes slower than usual. Stumbling across such a strong and beautiful animal can be incredibly humbling in a way that makes one think of the vast world that surrounds us and how we are but one life form amongst billions.
This beautiful moment of eye contact can allow us to step outside of ourselves and appreciate the amazing and diverse life forms that surround us.
5X5 Project Opens Today!
I’m very honored to be featured in the 5x5 Project, a show with Abend Gallery! I have created three band new paintings for this show and I’m really excited to share them with you! All three of these paintings are officially available for purchase now. To purchase you can click the button below each painting image to take you to the Abend website or feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions.
If you would like to view the paintings with their respective descriptions click the button below!
"Behind Our Eyes" | 5"x5" Framed | $350
"Guiding Light" | 5"x5" Framed | $350
"Momentary Breath" | 5"x5" Framed | $300
5X5 Project with Abend Gallery
I’m really happy to announce that I will be participating in the 5x5 Project a show by Abend Gallery in Denver! This group show will only feature paintings that are 5”x5” but there will be plenty of them!
This show will run from June 26th to July 24th and will be available to view online as well as in person with reservations at the gallery. I will be showing three brand new paintings in this show so be sure to follow me on social media to get more frequent updates!
Use the button below to view the Abend Gallery website
3 New Terra Human Paintings for the Holiday Miniatures Show!
I’m really excited to share 3 brand new Terra Human paintings for the 30th Annual Holiday Miniatures Show at Abend Gallery!
These pieces along with many other incredible paintings are now officially available during the virtual opening at AbendGallery.com click the button below to view this amazing show! Scroll down to view all three of my paintings!
“A Moment of Acceptance”
7”x11'“
Oil on Artefex Panel (Framed)
Available for $775 from Abend Gallery
This piece serves as a reminder of the importance of our self image. How we think of and speak to ourselves greatly influences our mental health and mental well-being and unfortunately we can be our own biggest critics. But if we can choose to give ourselves the grace and patience that we give others we will find ourselves in a healthier mental state. Like many of us, the person in this painting sometimes asks too much of herself and can’t help but speak words of negativity in order to push herself. But these words can do more harm that we know, degrading our self worth and leaving us unbalanced. The moment in this painting is a moment of realization. A moment in which we see ourselves for all of our strengths and weaknesses and decide to give ourselves the grace that we need to stay healthy and balanced.
“Creator and Creation”
7”x11'“
Oil on Artefex Panel (Framed)
Available for $775 from Abend Gallery
This piece illustrates the innate connection we all have with the natural world that created us. The incredible nature that surrounds us serves many purposes and one of which is the way in which it encourages us to look inward and recalibrate our identity. Often times our fast paced lifestyle causes us to lose sight of who we are and replaces our empathy with malice and judgment that distances us from others and ourselves. Our primal brains are still catching up with the ever changing lives that we live, which are filled with social media, technology and an overwhelming amount of complicated people.
But when we are able to step out of the day to day chaos and immerse ourselves in the nature that created us we connect with our surroundings and tap into our primal nature. This innate connection we have with nature can help us reestablish what we value in our lives and it can help us grow as individuals to then better serve others.
“The Giver”
7”x11'“
Oil on Artefex Panel (Framed)
Available for $775 from Abend Gallery
This piece is an ode to those who strive to do good in this world. The people who despite the darkness surrounding them emit a light of empathy, kindness and understanding that inspires others. These people are the helpers, listeners, watchers and hard workers who always seek to help the world even in the most microscopic of moments or gestures and never ask for anything in return. The heart of a giver is one that should be cherished.
New Show Announcement!
Hello everyone, I'm really excited to announce that my two paintings "Walking Giants and "Between Light and Shadow" will be in the Influences Art Show put on by the Loveland Artists Collective!
This show will be open the whole month of September with an in-person opening reception on September 11th. 😷
If you are in the area come check out my paintings as well as the other awesome artwork in this show!
Two Paintings Accepted to a Group Show!
Hey guys, I’m really happy to share that "Undefined" and "Williams Lakes have been accepted to the Jones Gallery March Group Show in Kansas City!
This will be my first show in a while and I’m really excited!
Unfortunately I wont be able to attend the show in person but here are the details.
The show is at Jones Gallery in Kansas City Missouri, the address is
Jones Gallery
1717 Walnut
Kansas City, MO
64108
The First Friday Reception will be on March 6th. from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Here is a link to the Jones Gallery website if you want to check out some of their artists or previous shows https://jonesgallerykc.com
Stanley Arts Festival Recap!
Well it’s safe to say that the Stanley Arts Festival in Aurora, CO was our most successful festival yet! I was so honored to be accepted to this Cherry Arts event and it did NOT disappoint! There were so many friendly and talented artists that graced us with their amazing creations. And what a great location for a festival! It was so nice to have indoor and outdoor booths and a dedicated parking lot for artists.
This event was the debut of our homemade art walls and they worked great! They were not only sturdy but they looks awesome as well and served as a nice neutral backdrop for my paintings.
I choose to paint live during this event because I have discovered that people love that! Passersby were awestruck when they saw me at the easel painting away and it created some great conversations. I also couldn’t help but hand the brush over to excited kiddos who were inspired by art. They were all very respectful and honored to contribute to the painting.
I really enjoyed talking to people about my process both conceptually and practically. I also enjoyed talking to a current art student about an artistic career and what it involves.
As i mentioned in my other blog post we had some sales with awesome new clients who really understood my art. These customers deeply resonated with the themes and concepts in my work and were happy to invest in a few original paintings.
Overall this was an excellent festival and we hope to participate again next year!
"To Be Seen" Accepted to a National Show!
I’m happy to to report that my painting "To Be Seen" has been accepted to the 14th Annual Emerald Spring Painting National Exhibition in Oregon!
I'm honored to have a painting in this great show and if you are in the area I would highly encourage you to check it out!
The Judge's Critique & Artist's Awards Presentation are on Friday evening, May 3rd, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at the Emerald Art Center, 500 Main St, Springfield, OR.
Three Paintings Sold!
I’m very happy to say that three of my lovely Terra Human paintings have been sold to a single collector at the RiNo Music and Arts Showcase! This was an excellent show featuring over 30 unique and talented artists and several local bands.
This very kind collector told me she was looking for art that would make her smile every time she looked at it and these three fit the bill!
Here are some photos of all three paintings hanging next to each other.
