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.
Predestination: Painting, Memory, and the Illusion of Control
A reflection on art, belief, and whether our creative path is chosen or revealed through the process of painting.
Transcendence: When an Abstract Painting Becomes a Story
A studio journal entry about how the abstract painting Transcendence evolved from roots and figures into a narrative of struggle, transformation, and energy.
When the Ground Looked Painted: Finding Meaning in Fallen Oranges
A quiet walk past a fallen orange tree led to a series of paintings about life cycles, rebirth, and the beauty that can appear even in decay.
Why I Stopped Chasing Approval and Started Painting for Myself Again
This is the story of how I stopped chasing approval, started trusting my creative instincts again, and accidentally began a whole new series of paintings.