This work was made in late December for my on going project titled "Hometown". The title of the work "Retention" is derived from the fact that this image was made possible by the still retention pond in this new development I was exploring.
It is one of many in a series of environmental digital paintings that will be used for animation in development. It depicts an open grass field with various small flora scattered throughout the work as the trees settle behind. The idea is to portray…
May 2020 in the depths of quarantine, I finally put the skills learned in my high school art experience together to create an innovative piece. Taking an old window and pairing it with my love of botanical subjects, I managed to create a strong piece…
The beauty of this piece lies within the misfit of it. Blooms are all in various stages of growth– some buds, some petals full, and others close to falling off. Heaviness at the top of the piece, contrasted with the dark emptiness, is oddly serving…
Walking through the whimsical garden of Quigley’s Castle in Eureka Springs, AR, this strangely shaped bloom caught my eye. For years I was unaware this flower was what is more commonly known as the Tiger Lily. It just seemed alien-like compared to…