Work

Swoop, 2025
Oil on Canvas
20x36”

In "Swoop," the viewer is drawn into a dynamic interplay of color and form that captures a moment of motion. The large format allows for a detailed exploration of texture, with each brushstroke contributing to the overall sense of fluidity. The palette features bold hues contrasting with softer tones, creating a vibrant yet balanced composition. The subject, seemingly captured mid-flight, evokes feelings of freedom and spontaneity, inviting contemplation of the relationship between movement and stillness. The arrangement on the canvas provides a sense of depth, as if the viewer is part of the scene rather than an observer.

The Office, 2024
Oil on Mixed Media Paper
12x16”

This painting is meant to evoke the disoriented, disjointed, and simmeringly chaotic mental state of someone who has shown up to work strung out. I’ve spent many days in the office in this condition—sweating coldly, choking against the too-tight collar of my blouse, physically agitated, emotionally exhausted, and spiritually barren. In sobriety, with painting as my lantern, I ventured into the cavern of my brain that contained the more morbid extremities of my addiction. My exploration led me to the realization that the essence of active addiction is that it’s actively killing you, and you can feel every moment of it, wherever you are. It feels like internal corrosion—like pressing your flushed, yellow-tinted cheek against the cold, clammy surface of your desk, your burning eyes drooping, your mind looping through waves of paranoia. You are dying, slowly, over days, weeks, and years, in the midst of a bustling office. That feeling is acrid, it is offensively green, piss yellow, ochre and blood-dark purple.

Ernesto Live Study
Oil on Canvas
24x30”

A contemplative portrait painted with bold, expressive strokes and a striking color palette. The subject, lost in thought, rests their head on their hand, their face fragmented by contrasting tones of warmth and coolness. The red background intensifies the emotional weight of the piece, while the loose, gestural brushwork adds movement and depth. The painting captures a fleeting moment of introspection, blending realism with abstraction to evoke a quiet yet powerful presence.

Rehab Sketches
Multimedia on Notebook Paper
8.5x11”

During the earliest days of my sobriety, I brought my notebook to every AA meeting, sketching the speakers as they shared their stories. These drawings became more than just portraits; they were a way for me to focus, connect, and process my own recovery. Each face reflects the weight of lived experience—some figures are rendered in deep blues and purples, mirroring a somber tone, while others emerge in fiery reds and oranges, capturing energy, defiance, or hope.

Later, in the art room, I added color and depth, using light and shadow to externalize the emotions I saw. These sketches document my transition from chaos to clarity, marking the beginning of a new artistic journey where creation replaced destruction. They serve as both a personal meditation and a testament to the resilience of those who choose to rebuild.

Happy Birthday Comic Title Page, 2024
Multimedia on Sketch Paper
5.5x8.5”

A moody, surreal portrait of a young girl with a piercing glare, painted in striking purples, pinks, and greens. Her hair, resembling a stitched-up wound or a decayed fruit, adds an eerie fairytale-like quality. The bold text below sets a darkly humorous tone: "Once upon a time there was a little girl who didn’t like her birthday." The expressive brushwork and unconventional colors enhance the tension between innocence and defiance, making this piece both unsettling and captivating.

Picnic, 2025
Colored Pencil on Sketch Paper
5.5x8.5”

Two figures lie entwined in a surreal, dreamlike space. One stares intently with a sharp, greenish gaze, their body blending into bold strokes of purple, red, and gold. The other figure reclines, ghostly and half-formed, surrounded by a swirl of vibrant hues. The drawing captures queer intimacy and transformation, blending vulnerability with raw, electric energy.

The Clown, 2025
Oil on Canvas
12x16”

This painting captures the serene beauty of a twilight landscape, where the sky transitions from blue to a warm blend of oranges and purples. Silhouetted trees frame the foreground, their branches reaching towards the horizon, while a calm river reflects the vibrant colors of the sunset. The soft brushwork and gentle color palette evoke a sense of tranquility and contemplation, inviting the viewer to pause and immerse themselves in nature's fleeting moments.

Frank, 2024
Oil on Canvas
20x36”

This is a tribute to Frank, a character I saw briefly on a shop window flyer when I was a young teenager. His sickly sweet schoolboy-esque demeanor caught my eye - and a string to my soul - immediately. Camera phones had yet to come into fashion, so I sketched the image quickly, tucked it in my back pocket, and ran to catch up with my friends. I held onto that sketch, and I've reproduced Frank's likeness in many mediums and as many forms over the years. He has become a beloved figure in my home. In 2024 I explored Frank as a vibrant oil painting. The process was a challenge that forced me to be brave in the way I pushed color, and embrace abstraction where my technical skills fell short.

Chase Live Study, 2024
Oil on Sketch Paper
5.5x8.5”

A striking portrait blending realism with abstraction, featuring a figure bathed in intense red light against a textured blue-green backdrop. Their upward gaze suggests contemplation or longing, while bold, expressive brushstrokes in the hair add movement and contrast. The unfinished edges and playful smiley face add a raw, spontaneous energy, balancing depth with a touch of whimsy.

Madonna, 2025
Oil on Canvas
24x36 inches

This piece is simply an appreciation of beauty. I was drawn to the subject’s presence, her expression, and the way light and shadow interact with her form. The contrast between the deep, cool tones of her figure and the warm glow behind her creates a sense of quiet intensity—like she exists in a world just outside our own. Sometimes, art doesn’t need a deeper meaning beyond finding someone captivating and wanting to capture that feeling.

Evil Queen, 2024
Multimedia

The Evil Queen is a haunting, fractured figure—mesmerizing yet unsettling. In the first painting, her face is split, caught between vanity and decay. The second shows her looming eye, ever-watchful, while she smirks from the sidelines, a seductive yet menacing presence. In the third, she unravels—her form fading, yet her piercing gaze remains. Smudged lips and bleeding colors hint at a queen consumed by obsession, power slipping into madness. She is both ruler and prisoner of a world built on reflections and fragments.

Scissors, 2024
Multimedia

These three paintings form a striking visual narrative of tension, violence, and detachment. The first depicts a pair of red-handled scissors, rendered with precision and weight, their open blades suggesting anticipation or action. The second, more haunting, shows a lifeless hand resting in a pool of red, fingers curled as if caught in an unfinished gesture—evoking loss, consequence, or aftermath. The third returns to the scissors, now in grayscale, stripped of color but still charged with the same quiet menace. Together, these images tell a silent story of cutting, separation, and an unspoken violence that lingers beneath the surface.