"The Bride And Her Groomsmen"

Oil on Canvas

9' X 5'

I wanted to address the idea of a weddingbut not in a traditional way so symboliized the groomes men as a ro of urnals and the slice of wedding cake which has been deflowered.

"A Menage Of Chairs"

Oil on Canvas

9' X 4.5'

This was one of my first attempts at working with the figure and somehow telling the story of three chairs. 

"Abstenence"

Oil on Canvas

10' X 6'

Abstinence is the practice of not engaging in something that you find enjoyable, pleasurable, and desired, such as "sex."

"The Scavenger" 

Oil on Canvas

10' X 6'

This was an attempt to address the humanistic character of the subject and depict a picture of something that isn't typically associated with figurative painting.

"The Night Engulfs All" 

Oil on Canvas

10' X 6'

I wanted to paint the idea of how people become terrified as the night sneaks up on them and engulfs everything around them. How does one grow scared of something as ethereal as darkness?

"The Hunchback"

Oil on Canvas

10' X 6'

I chose to paint this pose because it captivated me and reminded me of a hunchback.

"I'm In Love With Me" 

Oil on Canvas

10' X 6'

This painting examines what it means to have love for yourself, including confidence, acceptance, and peace of mind. 

"The Seer" 

Oil on Canvas

10' X 6'

The seer is an enigma that can walk the past, present, and future.

"My Red Security Blanket" 

Oil on Canvas

10' X 6'

We all have someone, a place, or an object which brings us comfort and a sense of security.

"Hidden" 

Oil on Canvas

10' X 6'

One of my early figurative works. At times we all want to hide ourselves or parts of ourselves from the outside world.

"The Voyeur" 

Oil on Canvas

10' X 6'

A young girl becomes aware of her sexuality and knows someone is watching her. 

"Confrontation With Death" 

Oil on Canvas

10' X 6'

My intention was to represent the concept of death, an inevitable aspect of life. Furthermore, I aimed to integrate various pattern designs in a manner that would not distract from the primary theme.

"Attitude"

Oil on Canvas

10' X 6'

We all posses a feeling, position or attitude of importance. Most often a posistion within our own minds.

"Please Love Me For Who I Am" 

Oil on Canvas

10' X 6'

An examination of a middle-aged woman who has persevered through all the difficulties in her life.