Knowing your subject is the most important part of a piece

Once you understand who they are, painting is a breeze

I did not know Isla prior to painting this piece,

but through the connection a painter has with their subject,

I feel I understand her just a bit better

Acrylic on milboard (32x40)

Hiding messes with layers and layers of material is never a good idea

In the end, your original mistake will come to light

Mixed media on wood panel (16x16)

My maternal Grandmother is an incredible woman

This piece pays tribute to her and all she has done

Each item represents one of her passions

I will forever be greatful for all the things my Grandmother has taught me

If not for her, I doubt I'd be an artist

Quilted blanket (24x18)

Some days I wish that I could take my bed wherever I go

Through this bag I can at least take a small part of it with me

I hope to combat homesickness with my bag made of pillowcases

Often times people don't look close enough at the world that surrounds them

There's beauty in the details, but people often get so distracted by the whole

This piece forces people to look close because they don't know what the whole is

(It's tree bark by the way)

Mixed media on wood panel

Routines is an ongoing series focused on how nightly routines change as we age

This first part looks at simplicity and innocence through it's imagery

Although there are multiple steps, none are overly complicated

Everything is associated more with early childhood

Ink on bristol board (5x8)

Part two of routines focuses more on early adolescence

Less steps, but more complicated

There is still innocence, but now there is also distraction

Ink on bristol board (5x8)

Moon Man looks at the creativity of young minds

As youth, many come up with stories for things they themselves cannot explain

In this case, the moon must be alive because he has a face

Mixed media sculpture (5x10)