I include insects in graphite as quiet but essential actors within my compositions, inviting reflection on the fragile balance that sustains future blooms.

How I create complex floral paintings from life over a period of time using the principles of dynamic symmetry and the harmonic armature.

Pennsylvania springs can be pretty tricky for delicate magnolia blossoms, which makes painting them a matter of timing.

When the Canadian wildfire smoke drifted into south central Pennsylvania, it offered an opportunity to paint these pink peonies in the filtered orange glow.

Featured in Fine Art Connoisseur, this peony painting was a joy to paint. Here’s the inspirational moment behind this magical painting.

Some insight on why I love to draw and paint skulls and bones.

I was asked by a collector to create five small paintings that reflected on different parts of her life or path in life.

Painted between 2010 and 2018, these narrative still life paintings explore the art of storytelling using bones to tell stories. Reminiscent of vanitas painting, these modern manifestations explore death as a motivator for life.

Explore the symbolisms in the narrative painting exploring the maniacal madness of insomnia.