Portfolio

My paintings combine abstract realism and conventional landscape, guided by my deep connection to California’s coast and my personal experiences. I create to explore the emotional resonance of place and the way environments shape our inner worlds.

Rather than capturing precise detail, I aim to translate the emotional impression of a place, as seen in a fleeting glance that is soft, immersive, and atmospheric. I want my art to invite viewers to pause, reflect, and reconnect with their own memories, stories, and sense of stillness. My painterly style with fluid brushstrokes and gentle color transitions, balances realism with emotive abstraction. I build layers that mirror the complexity of the ocean and sky, using color, softness, and movement to capture not just what I see, but how it feels.  

I work in vertical and square formats to bring a sense of presence into intimate spaces, drawing the viewer inward. Each piece is meant to evoke a feeling of looking through a window, both literally and metaphorically, a glimpse into nature’s beauty and an opening into one’s own internal landscape.

Creating these works is a deeply personal process of healing and reflection, reconnecting with cherished memories and the rhythms of the coast. By bridging the raw power of the coast with personal reflection, I create work that inspires a renewed appreciation for the beauty and strength found both in the natural world and within ourselves.