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  • Rings

    This painting is about texture and mood. I wanted to capture the buttery softness of fingers and the way rings sit on skin—cool, smooth, and a little heavy. Her expression says a lot without trying: nonchalant, maybe fed up, and a little tired. There’s a hint of hopelessness in her eyes. The pink background sets…

  • Geisha (Sold)

    I painted this while working through a lot of emotion—feeling lost and frustrated. Her gaze carries that weight. She might be looking at you, or just past you, and it’s up to the viewer to decide what she’s thinking. Peaceful? Sad? Something in between? This was an experiment in light and contrast—chiaroscuro with loose, impressionistic…

  • Poppies (Sold)

    I wanted this piece to feel like a quiet pause… Poppies have a long history of symbolizing remembrance, especially in Europe, and I leaned into that while painting. The figure stands alone in the field, hair blown across the face, eyes hidden. It’s a moment of stillness—just you, the wind, and the red. I felt…

  • Boop! (Sold)

    This cow made me smile the second I saw it, and I kept smiling the entire time I painted it. I wanted something that felt jolly and ridiculous in the best way—so I leaned into the exaggerated perspective, pushed the colors brighter, and gave the snoot all the wet, shiny detail it deserved. The curls…

  • Look (Sold)

    She’s mid-turn, mid-thought—caught in that flicker of time where something might happen, but hasn’t yet. Her gaze lands on you, not sharply, but with a kind of quiet assessment. Like she’s deciding whether to turn fully or let the moment pass. I chose red and green for the contrast. Not just to make it pop,…