Inside the Studio | CMV Art Blog
Articles and insights pertaining to my art as well as tips and resources for art collectors and artists.
Peony Painting Inspiration
Featured in Fine Art Connoisseur, this peony painting was a joy to paint. Here’s the inspirational moment behind this magical painting.
Why I Draw and Paint Skulls and Bones
Some insight on why I love to draw and paint skulls and bones.
Storytelling with Art, 5 Paintings, that together, Tell a Story
I was asked by a collector to create five small paintings that reflected on different parts of her life or path in life.
Narrative Skull Paintings
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.
Insomnia: A Maniacal Madness / A Breakdown of the Symbolism
Explore the symbolisms in the narrative painting exploring the maniacal madness of insomnia.