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Now almost all the work you see here is available in my shop. In print form or originals.

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On the Easel

"eve"

48". 24"

eve detail

"Eve" is not finished yet but I wanted to share what I have been working on.

I have been focusing a lot lately on the balance between realism and gesture. One one hand I seek a polished quality in my work, allowing the image to speak clearly. Yet on the other, I believe sincerity is sacrificed in the refining process. I feel it is difference between listening to a prepared academic dissertation and a brokenhearted bar stool conversation. I would like to find a place for both grit and grace to live in harmony in my work.

Trance.Form

"Trance.Form"

22" . 22"

This is a graphite drawing of my friend Tania. I let this drawing stay very dream like and fluid, I usually work in more bold pallets and mediums but I enjoy the femininity and emotional quality I have found in using watercolor.

love letters

"love letters"

5". 7"