I use the skull, because it feels universal. Everyone has one, but no one necessarily knows what their own looks like. It places the viewer in it's shoes, but is also a reminder of the time we have to enjoy what we are given.
August, 2019, acrylic on canvas, 30”x30”
September, 2019, acrylic on canvas, 30”x30”
February, 2019, acrylic on canvas, 30”x30”
Halloween, 2019, acrylic on canvas, 20”x20”
America, 2019, acrylic on canvas, 20”x20”
Spring, 2019, acrylic on canvas, 20”x20”
These pieces are about the mind, psychological landscapes meant to reflect abstract thoughts and emotions. Every stroke is in an effort to convey the emotional content of what it means to be alive.
These are from my series of psychological portraits, where I attempted to paint the subject with marks that reflect their personalities. Often times I'll use what I'm feeling at the time in the portraits, some may seem bright while others are more somber.
Chelsea, 2015, acrylic on canvas, 36”x30”
Matt, 2016, acrylic on canvas, 36”x30”
Familiar Weight, 2016, acrylic on board, 37”x45”
Mayor David Tate, 2017, acrylic on board, 15”x12”
Lauren, 2015, acrylic and oil on canvas, 36”x30”
Jonathan, 2015, acrylic and oil on board, 20”x15”
Jonathan II, 2015, acrylic on canvas, 36”x30”
Ryan Long, 2015, acrylic on canvas, 36”x30”
Ryan Long II, 2015, acrylic on board, 36”x30”
Ryan Long III, 2017, acrylic on board, 36”x30”
