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.
Patina: Surfaces Shaped by Time
A new series of three paintings exploring surfaces shaped by time — worn walls and natural textures that hold its traces.
Seeking Solace: A New Collection of Paintings
Seeking Solace is a collection of abstract paintings exploring calm through architecture, landscape, and memory where soft, fluid forms meet structured composition.
The Monochromatic Collection at Casa di LaValle
The Monochromatic Collection is a collaboration with Casa di LaValle, inspired by color palettes of deep greens, yellows, blues, and neutrals.
Destination Ongoing: A Journey Through Art and Place
Destination Ongoing is a painting collection inspired by the beauty of travel and place, first shown at Casa di LaValle in Seattle. Originals and custom prints available.
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.
Travel Journal: The Maui Experience That Continues to Inspire My Art
Read excerpts from my travel journal and explore how the essence of Maui continues to influence my abstract paintings. Commission your own custom artwork inspired by the beauty of the island.
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.
Collector Spotlight: How My Art Supports Healers Featuring Dr. Merry Jennifer Markham, Oncologist
A Collector Spotlight post about how my art supports healing professionals like Dr. Merry Jennifer Markham, oncologist and travel advisor.
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.