I invite you to immerse yourself in a magical world where coastal beauty and whimsical imagination converge. Each painting invites you to explore rich textures and playful imagery that characterize my paintings, art that makes you smile.


This giving tree captures a vibrant tree selfishly offering life and love. The gnarled trunk and foliage is a pattern of bold brush strokes, filled with hearts and symbols of peace against a bright blue sky. An abstract impression of nature adds an energetic and lively feel.
30"x 30" gallery-wrap canvas. $895

This painting will uplift your spirits with a dose of inspiration and positivity. An exploration of surrealism, blending dream with reality evoking a sense of curiosity. The color palette creates a fresh and lively atmosphere, crucial to the invigorating mood. Perched at the island edge, a lover awaits for companion to return. A delightful tension added to the composition abo

A crisp white rowboat and a reflective raccoon, offer a charming and contemplative moment suspended in time. The paintings simplicity resists overcrowding, allowing each element the space to 'breathe. This careful restraint encourages you to linger on details such as the raccoon's gaze or the motionless surface of the water. The whimsical undertone of an animal and boat, surrounded

A Grandfather walking through a pine straw forest with grandchild and dog. Their presence is subtle which provides an emotional anchor within the larger setting. Holding hands, imbues the scene with a quiet sense of story invoking deep love. The harmonious color palette transitioning from deep reds and yellows on the ground to the serene blues and grays of the tree trunks, and fi

I created this piece when the weather started to cool, inspired by the beginning of Fall. The tree, with its bare trunk and branches, is a strong anchor, creating a sense of solitude, strength, and quiet contemplation. Surrounding its base are the vibrant heart-shaped autumn leaves creating a symbol of love. Two figures on the path emphasize the human scale within a vast natural

This fun maritime scene draws you into a whimsical coastal world. The figure conveys resilience and tradition associated with seafaring life. A sense of determination and calmness is in his face as this "Salty Dawg" returns to his trustful companion, patiently waiting on deck. The distant boat adds layers to the background, drawing your eye around, creating a flow that supports the

"High Tide" draws inspiration from the labyrinth patterns at high tide. The predominant blues, with subtle shifts in shade and intensity, give depth and creates a sense of movement while guiding your gaze inward along the labyrinth. The interplay of vibrant and dark blues evoke a feeling both serene and mesmerizing. This painting invites you to linger and lose yours
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