This painting is more abstract than what you are used to seeing from me and has more of a focus on spacial and color relationships.

"Release Me" 36''x 24'' 2010, oil on canvas

After months of happily-slaving over this MASSIVE painting, it is done. My client, Peter, is very happy with it as am I. Comments welcomed!

Here is the new series of paintings I created for the Creative Art’s Spring Into the Arts Auction ’10. Let me know what you think.

"Juniper Tree", 30"x20", oil on canvas

"Bonsai Study #2", 12"x12", oil on canvas

"Vitality", 18''x36", oil on canvas

"The Finest Odyssey", 7"x5", oil on canvas

I hope you like my new paintings. I hope to see you at the auction!

Midnight Bonsai Experience

“Midnight Bonsai Experience” was completed this past June. My friend, Matt was looking for a large piece of art to be the centerpiece of his new loft condominium. Prior to painting this, Matt gave two instructions; the painting must have a large bonsai and the painting must be in keeping with the whimsical wash I have applied to my work in the past.

Tree on Rock #1

I painted “Tree on Rock #1″ while in an amazing class at Franklin Pierce. The class was called Chinese Brush Painting and it focused on a simplified style and composition that has been used for hundreds of years. The professor even encouraged us to make our own stamp, to emulate master artists of the past. I absolutely loved this class. Just by checking out a few of my paintings, you can see the impact it had on my painting style.

Solitude, Oil On Canvas

“Solitude” was painted a few years back. This piece is probably the one I am most proud of. Any artists out there, you know how tough it can be to be content with your own work. As I go “back to the drawing board,” I always look to reinvent my style and improve on my skills. Check back in soon for new paintings.

"Solitude" on display at Franklin Pierce

Here is a screen-shot taken from Franklin Pierce’s website.  My work was on display last year at the alumni art show (total of 5 pieces). The viewers on the right of the photo were both professors of mine. Professor Diercks (far right) and Professor Gascard (second from right) were very influential in my studies and have remained very important and supportive figures in my development.

Professor Diercks inspired me to paint these old metal trucks. His work has a very playful and spontaneous feel to it.  When I painted these, in 2008, I was hoping that his influence would rub off on me. It was a lot of fun to approach each truck differently, and give each one it’s own unique environment. Important note: I must apologize to the Perspective Gods. These trucks defy all rules of perspective, but they are supposed to.

“Demon,” was painted in 2001, while in one of my painting classes taught by Professor Diercks. The subject of this painting was a photograph of my brother, Greg. “Demon” was not intended to be scary, evil of devilish, but rather hopeful, powerful and limitless.