Realism

Learning to paint accurately through both still life and photo references
Fall 2021

24" by 48" Oil on Canvas

1st wash layer for values

More complex values and color layout

Abstraction

Using abstract forms and processes to create a body of work that builds on itself
Spring 2022 - Spring 2023

Fragmented Landscape, 24" by 36", Oil on Wooden Panel

"Energetic Sky", 24" by 36", Mixed Media on Canvas

Oil and Spray Paint on Canvas, 24" by 36"

Watercolor and Chalk Pastel on Paper, 18" by 24"

Oil on Canvas, 24" by 30"

Spraypaint and Oil on Canvas, 24" by 30"

Revising a Landscape, 18" by 24" Oil on Canvas

Simplifying a Landscape, 24" by 30" Oil on Canvas

Process photo

Abstracting Nature, 30" by 24" Oil on Canvas

Drawing

Creating dynamic compositions with technical accuracy on paper with graphite, soft pastels, and ink
Spring 2022

Self Portrait at the Animal Shelter, 18" by 24" Graphite on Paper

Detail of Sushi the Cat

Process Photo

Still Life

Painting from real life arranged objects
Fall 2021

Neutral Color Study 24" by 16" Oil on Canvas

Process photo

Full Color Study 16" by 24" Oil on Canvas