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Abstract Paintings
 

Current body of work engages themes of transference and free association, creating a visual dialogue between psychological concepts and art, the conscious and unconscious, the seen and unseen, and the many layers of human perception and life experience. Read further at "about" section.
Bubbles Break Struggle, 2026. 72x60in. Acrylic, oil pastel, on canvas.  
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Tension rises like roots in overgrowth, sharp and tangled. Gentle bubbles, forming as rain kisses the earth, rise from the soil and drift upward, into the struggling plant, softening and breaking the tension. This piece visualizes the intersection of nature, psychology, and emotional release: the plant embodies tension, stress, and anger, while rising bubbles act as subtle interventions, soothing and regulating the nervous system. Just as bubble therapy allows us to breathe, relax, and let go, nature provides a subtle, restorative force. 
Siphoned Sea Flame, 2025. 72x60in. Acrylic, oil pastel, pigments, on canvas. 
 
This piece represents the subtle and often unseen toll capitalism takes on our inner vitality. Like flames being siphoned away by vampiric forces, the spirit is drained daily by external pressures. Yet we endure. Even when it seems impossible, like a flame burning in the sea, our inner fire persists. It may flicker or appear to be fading, but its power remains. And when we aren’t consumed by the draining forces of the world, the flame burns brighter. 
Deep Mystic Tree, 2025. 59x72in. Acrylic, pigments, ink, oil pastel, on canvas.

Deep Mystic Tree is an ancient, conscious being whose third eye opens beneath bark and branch. Rooted in the earth yet attuned to unseen realms, the tree perceives beyond ordinary sight. Its vision is quiet but vast, receiving and transmitting secret signals through an organic, telepathic network. It knows without words, sees beneath surfaces, and connects through subtle pulses of energy. This is a portrait of perception itself; rooted, intuitive, and deeply alive. 
++Error: Overload, 2025. 62x64in. Acrylic, pigments, ink, oil pastel, on raw canvas.

++Error: Overload reflects the inevitable outcome of imbalance. How trying too hard can backfire. What begins as coping, control, precision, and good intention can spiral into overwhelm or collapse. Systems short-circuit, signals misfire, and perfection turns volatile. There's a hidden danger to excess: too much, too fast, and the system breaks.
Dance of Depletion, 2025. 39x69in. Acrylic, pigments, ink, oil pastel, on raw canvas.

Dance of Depletion reflects the impossible pace we often set for ourselves in a world that demands more and more. Like a puppet on strings, we keep moving, striving, and performing — until the constant motion leaves us completely depleted. This piece serves as a reminder that in the dance of overwork, it’s essential to take the reins of our own well being. Self care is not a luxury; it’s a necessity to restore balance and regain our strength.
Unbroken Radiance, 2025. 39x69in. Acrylic, pigments, ink, oil pastel, on raw canvas.

This piece reflects the power of transformation, where pressure shapes raw matter into diamonds. It symbolizes our connection to nature and the strength within us, reminding us that despite divisions, we are resilient. Through every challenge, we have the potential to grow stronger, more beautiful, and radiant, just like diamonds formed in the depths of the earth.
Functional Dysfunctional Hazard, 2025. 39x62 in. Acrylic, oil pastel, ink, pigments, on raw canvas.

This piece explores the concept of functioning within dysfunction. It reflects how we instinctively adapt and find ways to navigate through chaotic or dysfunctional situations. It symbolizes our resilience and ability to make the best of challenging circumstances, even when the environment itself is not ideal. It's also a reminder to be aware of the hazard of adapting to dysfunction as we can unknowingly adjust to chaotic or unhealthy situations, often without realizing how these circumstances are affecting us.
Foliage of Fortitude, 2025. 39x62 in. Acrylic, ink, pigments, on raw canvas.

This piece is about having courage in pain or adversity. Courage to feel, express self, say no, rest, fight for better, and whatever else courage can mean. All while holding the knowing that there is better on the horizon as nothing is permanent. The only constant in life is change. And change can be within our control.
The Way Out is Through, 2024. 39x62 in. Acrylic, ink, pigments, on raw canvas.

This piece is about the need to feel our feelings to release them. Write them out. Talk them out. Art them out. But whatever you do, don’t repress them- as they will still reside within you, slowly growing and gaining strength.. until boom! an inevitable eruption that you will most likely regret.
Catalyst for the Alchemist, 2024. 39x62 in. Acrylic, ink, pigments, on raw canvas.

This piece is about transmuting negative situations, thoughts, and feelings, into something positive. Using the negative as catalyst for something positive and strength based not only helps cope but can inspire and help others. Difficult situations and struggles can also awaken hidden gifts and strengths we didn’t know we had.
Three Little Paths, 2024. 39x62 in. Acrylic, ink, pigments, on raw canvas.

This piece is about the mental health lesson from Three Little Pigs; particularly in the areas of resilience, planning, and the importance of building a strong foundation. It highlights importance of proactive measures in building a stable, secure mental environment and the value of patience and hard work in achieving lasting success.
 
Products of Placement, 2024. 39x62 in. Acrylic, ink, pigments, on raw canvas.
 

This piece explores how deeply we are shaped by our surroundings and the constant flow of external influences. Our environment, whether it's the media we consume, the people we interact with, the places we go, or even the food we eat, has a profound impact on who we are. These influences often work subtly, shaping our desires and actions without us even realizing it. We may find ourselves craving things that harm us, believing they will make us feel better or improve our lives. It also addresses how exposure to negativity, like excessive news consumption, can lead to vicarious trauma, leaving us feeling anxious or sad without fully understanding why. It’s a reminder to be mindful of what we allow into our mental and emotional spaces. 

A Thin Line Between Love and Hate, 2024. 39x62 in. Acrylic, ink, pigments, on raw canvas.

This piece explores how love and hate activate similar areas in the brain, creating intense emotions that are often hard to separate. Both emotions are high-arousal, and in situations of betrayal or conflict, love can quickly shift to aversion. Attachment theory suggests early experiences shape how we form relationships, and an insecure attachment style can cause love to coexist with anger or resentment. Conflicting emotions can create cognitive dissonance, leading to expressions of hatred to resolve inner tension. Unresolved issues and insecurities can also turn love into hostility in close relationships.
Clarity in Polarity, 2024. 38x62 in. Acrylic, ink, pigments, on raw canvas.

This piece explores the balance of polarities in life, where opposing forces like joy and sadness, success and failure, or work and rest are interconnected and essential to our experience. These dualities are not separate but part of the same reality, each influencing the other. Challenges and setbacks, though difficult, offer opportunities for growth and transformation. Life’s cycles of ups and downs are like the changing seasons, temporary and always leading to new phases. Embracing this balance helps us understand ourselves and stay hopeful during tough times.
The Valley of Shadows, 2024. 38x62 in. Acrylic, oil pastel, ink, pigments, and oil pastel on raw canvas.

This piece delves into the parts of ourselves we ignore or suppress, storing them in our "shadow." These unexpressed desires or qualities can make us uncomfortable when we see them in others, often without realizing they’re clues to what we truly want or already possess. By facing our shadow, we become more whole, unlocking our full potential. Life’s contrasts, light and shadow, valleys and peaks, remind us that growth requires both. Embracing our authentic selves, free from fear of judgment, allows us to rise and realize our unique power. No one can do what you can do in the way you do it.
Take Cover Recover, 2024. 39x62 in. Acrylic, oil pastel, ink, and pigments on raw canvas.

This piece symbolizes the journey of recovery as a process of holding on through life's storms; whether it's an earthquake, tornado, or any disaster. It represents the strength needed to endure and trust that, like all storms, the hardship will pass. On the other side lies unexpected beauty, creativity, and magic that can only be discovered through perseverance. The piece encourages not getting stuck in the chaos, reminding us that we are stronger than we realize. It's a visual call to embrace recovery with support, knowing that healing is possible.
Interconnected, 2024. 39x59 in. Acrylic, oil pastel, ink, and pigments on raw canvas.

“The idea of interconnectedness suggests that everything in the universe is connected in some way, that all things and events are part of a larger, interconnected system.” — Deepak Chopra
 
Love at First Projection, 2024. 39x62 in. Acrylic, oil pastel, ink, and pigments on raw canvas.

This piece explores the concept of love at first sight as a projection of our ideal qualities onto a stranger. It captures the initial phase of infatuation, where we believe we’ve found perfection, only to be confronted with the reality of the person once the honeymoon phase fades. The piece symbolizes the shift from illusion to reality, and the reminder that true love emerges not from perfection, but from working through differences, meeting in the middle, and accepting each other as we are. It encourages us not to get caught in the cycle of fleeting infatuation, but to embrace the deeper, more enduring love that comes through effort and acceptance.
The Grass is Greener but Your Sky is Clearer, 2024. 36x59 in. Acrylic, ink, and pigments on raw canvas.

This piece reflects the illusion of the "greener grass" when we compare ourselves to others. It captures the moment when we realize that what we have is just as valuable, if not more so, once we look beyond the surface. The piece speaks to the beauty of appreciating what is in front of us, rather than getting caught up in comparisons. It reminds us that we often don't fully appreciate our blessings until they're gone, and though others may seem to have it all, our own perspective, our "clear sky," holds its own unique beauty.
Unexpected Inspiration, 2024. 36x59 in. Acrylic, oil pastel, ink, and pigments on raw canvas.

This piece embodies the priceless beauty of unexpected inspiration. It serves as a reminder to remain patient during moments of stagnancy, as positive change can arrive suddenly and unexpectedly. The piece encourages perseverance, showing that setbacks or things not going as planned are often guiding us toward something greater. Even when it feels like progress is slow, trust that what seems like a delay is actually helping to direct you to a better path.
Breakdown To Breakthrough, 2024. 36x59in. Acrylic, oil pastel, and pigments on raw canvas. 

This piece represents the idea that before a major breakthrough, there’s often a challenging breakdown. It captures the tension and struggle that can precede growth, reminding us not to be discouraged during tough times. The piece encourages perseverance, reassuring that if we push through, the light and transformation are sure to follow.
Nostalgia The Liar, 2024. 36x59in. Acrylic and pigments on canvas. 

This piece explores the nature of nostalgia as an idealized version of the past, shaped by our desires rather than reality. It represents how memories are often filtered, with negative emotions erased and only the positive, powerful feelings remaining. The piece reflects the brain’s natural tendency to remember the good, creating a “screen memory” that’s more about emotional experience than factual recall. It also touches on how we unconsciously turn to nostalgia, especially in times of stress or loneliness, seeking comfort in an idealized version of our past. The artwork captures the way nostalgia transforms memories into something beautiful and uplifting, much like fixing potholes on memory lane and filling it with sunshine.
Overcare, 2024. 36x59in. Acrylic, pigment on canvas. 

This piece explores the concept of overcare, when caring too much becomes detrimental rather than helpful. It represents the emotional weight and imbalance that can arise from excessive concern, highlighting how it can shift from a positive force to something harmful. The artwork reflects the tension between genuine care and the overwhelming nature of overextending oneself.