Artist’s Journal
A living archive of artwork, inspiration, and the places that influence my paintings.
Art & Travel Inspiration: Reflections on the places, textures, architecture, colors, and moments that stay with me and how they find their way into paintings.
Collaborations & Collectors: Stories of where the art lives after it leaves the studio — from private collections and commissioned paintings to licensing partnerships, hospitality placements, and special projects.
Featured Paintings + Collections: A closer look at specific paintings and collections of work.
Sketchbook: Notes, fragments, photographs, collected images, and painting inspiration gathered from my personal archives as I follow what still resonates and what may find its way into the work. Read the series introduction here.
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Sketchbook: The Feeling of Discovery
Photographs exist, but they don't show what it means to have an experience. The fizzy feeling in your chest. The sea turtle rising slowly from the ocean floor. That feeling — discovery — is what goes into the art.
When My Paintings Met Greece
Two paintings inspired by France revealed something unexpected after a trip to Greece. A reflection on art, memory, and recognition.
Painting Transformation: Two New Works Inspired by a Morning in Corfu
Two abstract paintings, The Shape of Time and Shine Beyond Your Edges, grew out of a morning in Corfu and the textures, light, and stillness of place.
Inspired by Travel: Paris and the Art of Observation
How travel through Paris continues to shape my artwork, from rooftop views and architecture to the quiet details I carry back into the studio.
From California to Canvas: How My Love for the West Coast Shapes My Art
Discover how California’s serene landscapes and coastal energy influence my abstract art. Explore my artistic journey and the calming essence of the West Coast in my work.
New Art, A Trip to Los Angeles, and How My Mindset Shifted
How a trip to Los Angeles and a shift in mindset inspired new art. Learn how embracing spontaneity and self-reflection led to personal growth and creative breakthroughs.
Simple Pleasures Abstract Landscape Collaboration with Casa di LaValle
Explore the Simple Pleasures, an abstract painting collaboration between me and Casa di LaValle. Inspired by the beauty of Tuscany and the warm color palette of handmade Italian splatterware, this serene collection evokes moments of calm and the essence of slow living.
Mood Board Monday: Traveling Through Tuscany
Join me for a Mood Board Monday inspired by Tuscany, as I preview my upcoming painting collection, Simple Pleasures. This collaboration with interior stylist Cassandra LaValle brings a fresh, serene vibe to your space.
Aerial Views and Bravery: How Travel Inspires My Abstract Art
Discover how aerial views and patterns from airplane windows inspire my abstract paintings. This story celebrates bravery, freedom, and the art of seeing the world from above.
Outer Banks Inspiration: Abstract Seascapes and Coastal Memories
How a summer trip to the Outer Banks, North Carolina, inspired three new abstract seascape paintings. Explore the connection between coastal beauty, creative renewal, and the artistic process.