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Oil on canvas (reclaimed redwood floating frame).
20x16x2"
Bull seal feigns sleep. Native species adapt to altered ecosystems in the wake of humanity. When animals find safety upon man-made structures, dependency builds as predation lags. Wildlife forages garbage for scraps of fast food leftovers, while habitat loss and extinction befall those less fortunate.
Sister piece to Astorian Bask.
Oil on canvas with reclaimed redwood floating frame. 16" x 20" - 2019
I am a painter, printmaker and draftsman based in the Waukegan, IL. My works have been widely exhibited nationally and collected internationally.
My work is inspired by nature, urban spaces’ scale and reflectivity, inner journeys, absurdities, and working people. I am also influenced by the old masters, the innovation of contemporary artists, and the realms of mythology and psychology.
I channel subconscious imagery from within, to shed light not only upon often-obscured beauty and truth, but also to challenge accepted falsehoods, injustices, intolerance, and inequity.
While I was formally trained in the sight/size realism technique, I thrive on experimentation, including building my own tools to help me execute new ideas.
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Limited edition 1 of 1.
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Oil over monotype, hand scroll paper. Mounted on bamboo scrolls top and bottom. Hahnnemühle Copperplate Bright paper.
16x49"
Oil over monotype, hand scroll paper. Mounted on bamboo scrolls top and bottom. Hahnnemühle Copperplate Bright paper. Signed and chopped. 16" x 48" - 2021
Oak tree seen in a Chicagoland forest preserve. Even though an invasive vine is beginning to take it over, it is still beautiful.
Monotype processes differ from artist to artist. I paint on a plexiglass plate, then use an etching press to transfer the image. Then I add extra contrast and color directly to the paper. Hence, oil over monotype.
Sister piece to Birch Trunk #1.
$6,950.00
Oil multi-impression linocut on polyester fabric panel.
72x72"
Limited edition 1 of 1.
Oil multi-impression linocut on polyester fabric panel. Gallery wrap. 72" x 72" x 1.5" - 2023
This piece explores the complexity of human identity and the fluidity of gender expression. Through interconnected semi-androgynous human forms, blurring the lines between traditional gender roles, it invites the viewer to question their own assumptions and celebrate the diversity of human experience.
It also embraces variety and change in art.
Display in any orientation.
$3,480.00
Oil on canvas.
24x30"
Oil on canvas. Gallery wrap. 30" x 24" x 1.5" - 2023
Who's a good boy? Make Mommy proud!
An absurdist, playful commentary on the pressure that can motivate parents and children to compete and succeed, and the idea that children are proxies for their parents' unachieved goals, viewing kids as "pets" to be trained and used for the vicarious success of the parents.
Through my paintings, I explore themes of competition, identity, and the emotional toll that this pressure can take on both parents and children.
$7,080.00
Linocut block print, hand-carved and hand-pressed oil on fabric panel.
72x72x2"
Limited edition 1 of 1.
This piece is part of a series that explores the complexity of human identity and the fluidity of gender expression.
Through interconnected semi-androgynous human forms, blurring the lines between traditional gender roles, it invites the viewer to question their own assumptions and celebrate the diversity of human experience.
It also embraces variety and change in art.
Display in any orientation.
Unique large-scale multi-impression linocut block print, hand-carved and hand-pressed oil on fabric panel.
$490.00
Oil linocut on fabric panel.
18x24x2"
Limited edition 1 of 1.
I use large oil linocut multi-impression block prints to explore the intersecting and concentric lines that make up a maze. These mazes represent the confusion and complexity of the modern world, where everything seems connected and interdependent. At the same time, labyrinths symbolize the journey to self-discovery, which I also aim to capture in my work.
Through the use of tessellated patterns, I create a sense of continuity and inter-connectedness in the pieces, inviting viewers to get lost in the details and discover new paths and perspectives. My work also pays homage to my childhood memories of craft books filled with similar imagery, adding a nostalgic and personal touch to the series.
Display in any orientation.
One color oil multi-impression linocut on polyester fabric panel. Gallery wrap. Framing options available. 18" x 24" x 1.5" - 2023
$490.00
Oil linocut on fabric panel.
18x24x1"
Limited edition 1 of 1.
In the Labyrinth series, I use large oil linocut multi-impression block prints to explore the intersecting and concentric lines that make up a maze. These mazes represent the confusion and complexity of the modern world, where everything seems connected and interdependent. At the same time, labyrinths symbolize the journey to self-discovery, which I also aim to capture in my work.
Through the use of tessellated patterns, I create a sense of continuity and interconnectedness in the pieces, inviting viewers to get lost in the details and discover new paths and perspectives. My work also pays homage to my childhood memories of craft books filled with similar imagery, adding a nostalgic and personal touch to the series.
Display in any orientation.
$350.00
Lithograph on hahnemuhle paper.
22x31"
Limited edition 2 of 5.
The Iron Cross requires significant core, arm and wrist strength, with your body suspended upright while your arms extend laterally.
This young man represented the USA at the 2017 Maccabi Games in Israel, earning a silver medal on high bar, and helping the team take silver against a field of elite competitors.
The Maccabi Games is the third largest international sports competition in the world, after the OIympics and the Pan American Games.
The plate is hand-painted using alcohol tusche and pitt pen, heat-set and pulled on intaglio press.
$7,015.00
Linocut block print, hand-carved and hand-pressed oil on fabric panel.
72x72x1"
Limited edition 1 of 1.
This piece is part of a series that explores the complexity of human identity and the fluidity of gender expression. Through interconnected semi-androgynous human forms, blurring the lines between traditional gender roles, it invites the viewer to question their own assumptions and celebrate the diversity of human experience.
It also embraces variety and change in art.
Display in any orientation.
Unique large-scale multi-impression linocut block print, hand-carved and hand-pressed oil on fabric panel. Gallery wrap. 72" x 72" x 1.5" - 2023
$7,040.00
Linocut block print, hand-carved and hand-pressed oil on fabric panel.
72x72x2"
Limited edition 1 of 1.
This unique large-scale multi-impression piece is part of a series that explores the complexity of human identity and the fluidity of gender expression.
Through interconnected semi-androgynous human forms, blurring the lines between traditional gender roles, it invites the viewer to question their own assumptions and celebrate the diversity of human experience.
It also embraces variety and change in art. Display in any orientation.
$705.00
Pronto plate four-color lithograph, oil on hahnemuhle paper.
22x32"
Limited edition 1 of 13.
hand-signed and chopped by the artist.
You cannot reform nor abolish anything from within the minority. Think through your solutions and use strategic messaging, not rash, alienating rhetoric. Focus on reform, rather than abolishment. View current events as ever-repeating history and remember: No matter who is running security, the oppressed receive the harshest treatment.
$1,585.00
Oil monotype on Copperplate paper from plexiglass. Deckled edge.
28.50x47.50"
Limited edition 1 of 1.
Rhythmic cloud patterned and directional abstractions of our progression from birth to death.
Oil monotype on Copperplate paper from plexiglass, artist-signed and chopped.
47.5” x 28.5” - 2020
$700.00
Oil monotype on Copperplate paper from plexiglass. Deckled edge.
22x31.50"
Limited edition 1 of 1.
Artist projecting feelings of severe anthropomorphic dysfunction onto inanimate objects.
Oil monotype on Copperplate paper from plexiglass. Deckled edge. Artist-signed and chopped. 31.5” x 22” - 2020
$1,260.00
Four-color oil multi-impression linocut on cotton fabric panel. Gallery wrap.
18x24"
Limited edition 1 of 1.
Number seven in a series of linocut block prints that explores the intricate interplay of air ducts and impossible figures.
Using a new printing technique that emphasizes negative space and interconnections between block impressions, this series expands on Escher's use of tessellation to create mesmerizing fractal universes.
This piece is a study in the stark beauty of underlying geometry, celebrating the beauty that can be found in even the most mundane objects, and inviting viewers to explore the hidden connections and patterns that exist all around us.
Display in any orientation.
Four-color oil multi-impression linocut on cotton fabric panel. Gallery wrap. Framing options available. 18" x 24" x 1.5" - 2023
$1,570.00
Oil paint over oil monotype on copperplate paper from plexiglass.
47.50x28.50"
Multichromal abstraction of a 2005 watercolor piece from western Michigan artist Liz Thomas-Garasic.
Oil paint over oil monotype on Copperplate paper from plexiglass, artist-signed and chopped. 47.5” x 28.5” - 2020
$9,750.00
Oil on canvas (pentaptych with individual frames).
43x72"
This artwork is configurable in portrait or landscape orientation.
Golden Fibonacci pentaptych: Children in ill-fitting uniforms enlist in exchange for college education.
Brown, baby-faced cadets march in lockstep cadence as defenders of the facade.
The photographer documents; the band plays on.
Firemen carry national and municipal flags before an all-white marquee.
Applying varnish to the finished piece brings forth the richness of the colors in the painting.
Part of the Urban Canyons Series
Five individual paintings framed and arranged as a pentaptych which can be either vertically or horizontally configured. Oil on canvas. Reclaimed redwood floating frames. 72" x 43" - 2019
$11,000.00
Oil on canvas with floating redwood frame.
38x50"
Central Park Art vendor whose picture I captured in November 2019 during the NYC Marathon.
You clutch your phone and coffee. You like what you do. You get be outdoors and prefer the sunny side of life, but you glare when your picture is taken.
Part of the Urban Canyons Series.
Oil on canvas with reclaimed redwood floating frame. 38" x 50" - 2019
$7,800.00
Oil on canvas.
36x48"
A City of Chicago worker cleans an alley behind the glittering facade downtown.
Reflections and puddles capture a sense of movement and fluidity, while dramatic shadows give a sense of depth and contrast.
A realistic, yet mysterious aura, invites the viewer to wonder about the situation and the lives of the figures in the city that surrounds them.
Part of the Urban Canyons Series.
Oil on canvas, gallery wrap. Framing options available. 36" x 48" x 1.5" - 2023
$7,800.00
Oil on canvas.
36x48"
Iconic Chicago River perspective. Reflections capture a sense of movement and fluidity, while dramatic shadows give a sense of depth and contrast.
A realistic, yet mysterious, aura invites the viewer to wonder about the situation and the lives of the figures in the city that surrounds them.
Part of the Urban Canyons Series.
Oil on canvas, gallery wrap. Framing options available. 36" x 48" x 1.5" - 2023
$7,520.00
Oil on canvas with reclaimed redwood floating frame.
36x52"
A Chicagoland window washer dangles perilously before beauty. Water dries and no one knows of his toil.
What we see is clear glass, drips on leaves, on trees, hostas, and ground; each reminding of the other's impermanence. The polished granite reflects beauty, but we do not notice the glass. Glass and washer are both taken for granted.
Part of the Urban Canyons Series.
Oil on canvas with reclaimed redwood frame. Artist signed and chopped on back of canvas.
36" x 52" - 2020
$7,800.00
Oil on canvas.
36x48"
Seeing people toil in dangerous conditions makes me appreciate the working men and women who do unsung jobs that keep us all going.
I invite the viewer to wonder about situations and lives of the figures in the city surrounding them.
Part of the Urban Canyons Series.
Oil on canvas, gallery wrap. Framing options available. 36" x 48" x 1.5" - 2023
$7,800.00
Oil on canvas.
36x48"
Seeing people toil in dangerous conditions makes me appreciate the working men and women who do unsung jobs that keep us all going.
I invite the viewer to wonder about situations and lives of the figures in the city surrounding them.
Oil on canvas, gallery wrap, framing options available. 36" x 48" x 1.5" - 2023
$1,120.00
Oil on canvas with wood hand scrolls.
16x43"
Still water juxtaposed with burning shoreline. Save yourself. Jump. Embrace a cooling kiss.
Sister painting to Really Really and Lakeside Inferno Dance. The group is shown in the last image here.
Oil on canvas with wooden scrolls. 16" x 43" - 2021
$1,390.00
Oil multi-impression linocut on cotton fabric panel.
26x30"
Limited edition 1 of 1.
Ducts and Illusions #3 is part of a series of linocut block prints that explores the intricate interplay of air ducts and impossible figures.
Using a new printing technique that emphasizes negative space and interconnections between block impressions, this series expands on Escher's use of tessellation to create mesmerizing fractal universes.
Each print in this series is a study in the stark beauty of underlying geometry. The Ducts and Illusions series celebrates the beauty that can be found in even the most mundane objects, inviting viewers to explore the hidden connections and patterns that exist all around us.
Display in any orientation.
Oil multi-impression linocut on cotton fabric panel. Gallery wrap. Framing options available. 26" x 30" x 1.5" - 2023
$1,390.00
Oil multi-impression linocut on cotton fabric panel.
30x26"
Limited edition 1 of 1.
Ducts and Illusions #2 is part of a series of linocut block prints that explores the intricate interplay of air ducts and impossible figures.
Using a new printing technique that emphasizes negative space and interconnections between block impressions, this series expands on Escher's use of tessellation to create mesmerizing fractal universes.
Each print in this series is a study in the stark beauty of underlying geometry. The Ducts and Illusions series celebrates the beauty that can be found in even the most mundane objects, inviting viewers to explore the hidden connections and patterns that exist all around us.
Oil multi-impression linocut on cotton fabric panel. Gallery wrap. Framing options available. Display in any orientation. 26" x 30" x 1.5" - 2023
$1,110.00
Oil multi-impression linocut on cotton fabric panel.
26x22"
Limited edition 1 of 1.
Ducts and Illusions #1 is part of a series of linocut block prints that explores the intricate interplay of air ducts and impossible figures.
Using a new printing technique that emphasizes negative space and interconnections between block impressions, this series expands on Escher's use of tessellation to create mesmerizing fractal universes.
Each print in this series is a study in the stark beauty of underlying geometry. The Ducts and Illusions series celebrates the beauty that can be found in even the most mundane objects, inviting viewers to explore the hidden connections and patterns that exist all around us.
Oil multi-impression linocut on cotton fabric panel. Gallery wrap. Framing options available. Display in any orientation. 22" x 26" x 1.5" - 2023
$3,465.00
Oil on gallery wrapped canvas.
30x24"
Who's a good girl? Make mama proud!
An absurdist, playful commentary on the pressure that can motivate parents and children to compete and succeed, and the idea that children are proxies for their parents' unachieved goals, viewing kids as "pets" to be trained and used for the vicarious success of the parents.
Through my paintings, I explore themes of competition, identity, and the emotional toll that this pressure can take on both parents and children.
Oil on canvas, gallery wrap, framing options available. 30" x 24" x 1.5" - 2023
$3,465.00
Oil on gallery wrapped canvas.
30x24"
Faster, kids! Win it for Mommy and Daddy!
An absurdist, playful commentary on the pressure that can motivate parents and children to compete and succeed, and the idea that children are proxies for their parents' unachieved goals, viewing kids as "pets" to be trained and used for the vicarious success of the parents.
Through my paintings, I explore themes of competition, identity, and the emotional toll that this pressure can take on both parents and children.
Oil on canvas, gallery wrap, framing options available. 30" x 24" x 1.5" - 2023
$3,465.00
Oil on canvas.
24x30"
Who's a good boy? Make Mommy proud!
An absurdist, playful commentary on the pressure that can motivate parents and children to compete and succeed, and the idea that children are proxies for their parents' unachieved goals, viewing kids as "pets" to be trained and used for the vicarious success of the parents.
Through my paintings, I explore themes of competition, identity, and the emotional toll that this pressure can take on both parents and children.
Oil on canvas, gallery wrap, framing options available. 30" x 24" x 1.5" - 2023
$1,530.00
Oil over monotype, hand scroll hahnnemühle copperplate bright paper.
16x48"
Limited edition 1 of 1.
Birch tree in a Chicagoland forest preserve.
Monotype processes differ from artist to artist. I paint on a plexiglass plate, then use an etching press to transfer the image. Then I add extra contrast and color directly to the paper. Hence, oil over monotype.
Sister piece to Oak Tree With Invasive Vine.
Signed and chopped. 16" x 48" - 2021
$4,170.00
Oil multi-impression linocut on polyester fabric panel.
45x45"
Limited edition 1 of 1.
In the Labyrinth series, I use large oil linocut multi-impression block prints to explore the intersecting and concentric lines that make up a maze.
These mazes represent the confusion and complexity of the modern world, where everything seems connected and interdependent.
At the same time, labyrinths symbolize the journey to self-discovery, which I also aim to capture in my work.
Using tessellated patterns, I create a sense of continuity and interconnectedness in the pieces, inviting viewers to get lost in the details and discover new paths and perspectives.
My work also pays homage to my childhood memories of craft books filled with similar imagery, adding a nostalgic and personal touch to the series.
Display in any orientation.
Oil multi-impression linocut on polyester fabric panel. Gallery wrap, framing options available. 45" x 45" x 1.5" - 2023
$4,170.00
Oil multi-impression linocut on polyester fabric panel.
45x45"
Limited edition 1 of 1.
In the Labyrinth series, I use large oil linocut multi-impression block prints to explore the intersecting and concentric lines that make up a maze.
These mazes represent the confusion and complexity of the modern world, where everything seems connected and interdependent.
At the same time, labyrinths symbolize the journey to self-discovery, which I also aim to capture in my work.
Using tessellated patterns, I create a sense of continuity and interconnectedness in the pieces, inviting viewers to get lost in the details and discover new paths and perspectives.
My work also pays homage to my childhood memories of craft books filled with similar imagery, adding a nostalgic and personal touch to the series.
Display in any orientation.
Oil multi-impression linocut on polyester fabric panel. Gallery wrap. Framing options available. 45" x 45" x 1.5" - 2023
$4,170.00
Oil multi-impression linocut on polyester fabric panel.
45x45"
Limited edition 1 of 1.
In the Labyrinth series, I use large oil linocut multi-impression block prints to explore the intersecting and concentric lines that make up a maze.
These mazes represent the confusion and complexity of the modern world, where everything seems connected and interdependent.
At the same time, labyrinths symbolize the journey to self-discovery, which I also aim to capture in my work.
Using tessellated patterns, I create a sense of continuity and interconnectedness in the pieces, inviting viewers to get lost in the details and discover new paths and perspectives.
My work also pays homage to my childhood memories of craft books filled with similar imagery, adding a nostalgic and personal touch to the series.
Display in any orientation.
Oil multi-impression linocut on polyester fabric panel. Gallery wrap. Framing options available. 45" x 45" x 1.5" - 2023
$4,170.00
Oil multi-impression linocut on polyester fabric panel.
45x45"
Limited edition 1 of 1.
In the Labyrinth series, I use large oil linocut multi-impression block prints to explore the intersecting and concentric lines that make up a maze.
These mazes represent the confusion and complexity of the modern world, where everything seems connected and interdependent.
At the same time, labyrinths symbolize the journey to self-discovery, which I also aim to capture in my work.
Through the use of tessellated patterns, I create a sense of continuity and interconnectedness in the pieces, inviting viewers to get lost in the details and discover new paths and perspectives.
My work also pays homage to my childhood memories of craft books filled with similar imagery, adding a nostalgic and personal touch to the series.
Oil multi-impression linocut on polyester fabric panel. Gallery wrap, framing options available. 45" x 45" x 1.5" - 2023
$4,170.00
Oil multi-impression linocut on polyester fabric panel.
45x45"
Limited edition 1 of 1.
#3 in In the Labyrinth Series. I use large oil linocut multi-impression block prints to explore the intersecting and concentric lines that make up a maze. These mazes represent the confusion and complexity of the modern world, where everything seems connected and interdependent.
At the same time, labyrinths symbolize the journey to self-discovery, which I also aim to capture in my work. Through the use of tessellated patterns, I create a sense of continuity and interconnectedness in the pieces, inviting viewers to get lost in the details and discover new paths and perspectives.
My work also pays homage to my childhood memories of craft books filled with similar imagery, adding a nostalgic and personal touch to the series.
Display in any orientation.
Oil multi-impression linocut on polyester fabric panel. Gallery wrap, framing options available. 45" x 45" x 1.5" - 2023
$4,170.00
Oil multi-impression linocut on polyester fabric panel.
45x45"
Limited edition 1 of 1.
This is part of the Labyrinth Series of large oil linocut multi-impression block prints, that explore the intersecting and concentric lines that make up a maze. These mazes represent the confusion and complexity of the modern world, where everything seems connected and interdependent.
At the same time, labyrinths symbolize the journey to self-discovery, which I also aim to capture in my work.
Through the use of tessellated patterns, I create a sense of continuity and interconnectedness, inviting viewers to get lost in the details and discover new paths and perspectives.
My work also pays homage to my childhood memories of craft books filled with similar imagery, adding a nostalgic and personal touch.
Display in any orientation.
Oil multi-impression linocut on polyester fabric panel. Gallery wrap. 45" x 45" x 1.5" - 2023
$4,170.00
Oil multi-impression linocut on polyester fabric panel.
45x45"
Limited edition 1 of 1.
Through the use of tessellated patterns, I create a sense of continuity and interconnectedness in the pieces, inviting viewers to get lost in the details and discover new paths and perspectives. My work also pays homage to my childhood memories of craft books filled with similar imagery, adding a nostalgic and personal touch to the series. Numbered 1-12.
Display in any orientation.
Oil multi-impression linocut on polyester fabric panel. Gallery wrap. Framing options available. Display in any orientation. 45" x 45" x 1.5" - 2023
$1,045.00
Oil on canvas (reclaimed redwood floating frame).
20x16x2"
Bull seal feigns sleep. Native species adapt to altered ecosystems in the wake of humanity. When animals find safety upon man-made structures, dependency builds as predation lags. Wildlife forages garbage for scraps of fast food leftovers, while habitat loss and extinction befall those less fortunate.
Sister piece to Astorian Bask.
Oil on canvas with reclaimed redwood floating frame. 16" x 20" - 2019
$1,045.00
Oil on canvas (floating redwood frame).
20x16x2"
Seals conduct senatorial proceedings on Astoria, Oregon shipping dock. Native species adapt to altered ecosystems in the wake of humanity. When animals find safety in man-made structures, dependency builds as predation lags. Wildlife forages garbage for scraps of fast food leftovers, while habitat loss and extinction befall those less fortunate.
Sister painting to Astorian Challenge.
Oil on canvas with reclaimed redwood floating frame. 16" x 20" - 2019
$4,870.00
Oil on canvas (framed).
32x42x2"
Oil on canvas with reclaimed redwood floating frame. 30" x 40" - 2018
There is hope. Knowing no matter how cold, no matter the hardened, dormant Chicagoland conditions, love is available. Someone will close their eyes and hold you. You will close your eyes as you are held. Girl: Ill-fitting skate, ankle bracelet, teen in transition. Dog: angelic, furry, non-verbal.
$1,390.00
Oil multi-impression linocut on cotton fabric panel.
30x26"
Limited edition 1 of 1.
Oil multi-impression linocut on cotton fabric panel. Gallery wrap. 26" x 30" x 1.5" - 2023
This is a linocut block print that explores the intricate interplay of air ducts and impossible figures.
Using a new printing technique that emphasizes negative space and interconnections between block impressions, this expands on Escher's use of tessellation to create mesmerizing fractal universes.
A study in the stark beauty of underlying geometry, this piece celebrates the beauty that can be found in even the most mundane objects, inviting viewers to explore the hidden connections and patterns that exist all around us.
Display in any orientation.
$560.00
Hand-carved oil linocut block print on paper (framed).
22x22"
Limited edition 13 of 13.
Hand-carved oil linocut block print on paper. Reduction method consists of three colors and nine hand pulls per print.
Inspired by Escher's last block print before his death in 1969 as well as Chen Rong's twelfth-century dragon handscroll. Artist-signed, numbered and chopped.
$1,530.00
Oil over monotype, hand scroll paper. Mounted on bamboo scrolls top and bottom. Hahnnemühle Copperplate Bright paper.
16x49"
Oil over monotype, hand scroll paper. Mounted on bamboo scrolls top and bottom. Hahnnemühle Copperplate Bright paper. Signed and chopped. 16" x 48" - 2021
Oak tree seen in a Chicagoland forest preserve. Even though an invasive vine is beginning to take it over, it is still beautiful.
Monotype processes differ from artist to artist. I paint on a plexiglass plate, then use an etching press to transfer the image. Then I add extra contrast and color directly to the paper. Hence, oil over monotype.
Sister piece to Birch Trunk #1.
$6,950.00
Oil multi-impression linocut on polyester fabric panel.
72x72"
Limited edition 1 of 1.
Oil multi-impression linocut on polyester fabric panel. Gallery wrap. 72" x 72" x 1.5" - 2023
This piece explores the complexity of human identity and the fluidity of gender expression. Through interconnected semi-androgynous human forms, blurring the lines between traditional gender roles, it invites the viewer to question their own assumptions and celebrate the diversity of human experience.
It also embraces variety and change in art.
Display in any orientation.
$3,480.00
Oil on canvas.
24x30"
Oil on canvas. Gallery wrap. 30" x 24" x 1.5" - 2023
Who's a good boy? Make Mommy proud!
An absurdist, playful commentary on the pressure that can motivate parents and children to compete and succeed, and the idea that children are proxies for their parents' unachieved goals, viewing kids as "pets" to be trained and used for the vicarious success of the parents.
Through my paintings, I explore themes of competition, identity, and the emotional toll that this pressure can take on both parents and children.