Studio Journal
The Studio Journal documents the evolution of my work as an artist.
Sometimes a painting begins with a simple observation: a flower blooming in winter, fallen fruit glowing against dark grass, fog rolling across the land. These entries follow the ideas that grow from those moments and the paintings that emerge from them.
Building an Art Career One Promise at a Time
An unexpected commission forced me to choose between inspiration and a promise I’d already made. It became one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned about building an art career.
When Your Work Becomes Your Identity
A vacation should have helped me relax. Instead it reminded me how deeply painting has become part of my identity, and why time away from the studio can feel strangely unsettling.
I’ll Always Be an Artist
A reflection on creativity, work, and the realization that no matter what job I’ve had, I’ve always been an artist.