Inside the Studio
Every painting begins long before the brush touches the panel.
These articles explore the quiet observation, compositional thinking, and lived experiences that shape my work—from growing the flowers I paint to studying pollinators, composing with the Harmonic Armature, and documenting animal skulls from life. Whether you're discovering my paintings for the first time or looking to deepen your own creative practice, welcome.
How to Draw Animal Skulls… Better
Do you struggle with proportions when drawing or painting skulls? Here are my top three methods I use to better understand animal skulls.
6 Artist Resources for Animal Skulls and Bones
Looking for animal skull resources for drawing and painting? Real bone to replicas, here are 6 places to buy or find skulls for artists.
Why I Draw and Paint Skulls and Bones
Some insight on why I love to draw and paint skulls and bones.
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.