Hi friends, I hope you all have been well. I just wanted to share a little update on a painting that ive been working on for the last few months. Once I had finished my chemo treatments in late September of last year I had the strong urge to create a painting in response to my entire cancer experience. I wanted it to be a self-portrait that expressed the expanse of emotions that i felt during the entire process, hopelessness, fear, paint, loneliness, optimism, hope ect.

It honestly felt really good to sort of take back some agency over myself and the experience by painting about it. I took many many photo references in my closed with a light taped to my chest for an intense and dramatic light source. I wanted the light to be right where the cancer started which was the middle of my sternum.

There will be much more symbolism in this painting to explain once it is done. But for now I wanted to give you an update since I havent posted in a bit. Let me know what you think so far :)

I’m so happy to let you all know that I was finally able to deliver my three month long commission to its new owner in Denver two weekends ago. This was such an awesome experience filled with an official painting reveal, sit down interview and hanging of the piece. I couldn't have asked for a better reception for me and the painting. Be sure to check out the photos below and I'm sure I will be able to share videos from the interview with you soon!

I think it’s safe to say I have NEVER had a reception like this before, Katy and I felt so welcomed by Jason, his family, his camera person and of course his dogs
I’m really looking forward to future projects with Jason and I am so honored that he approached me with this meaningful project several months ago.

In this interview Jason and I were able to talk about why he first approached me creating this unique painting. He talked at the extensive research that he conducted to find the perfect artist to fulfill his vision. He also mentioned that seeing my painting “Through the Leaves” fully convinced him that I would be right for the job.

I was able to talk about what intrigued me about this and why I decided to take it on. Mentioning that I really resonated with the meaning behind the painting he wanted to create and how I love creating works that are infused with symbolism and stories.