Flowers have long been a source of inspiration in my work. In Poppy Perfection, I used expressive line, layered color, and simplified forms to capture the energy and movement of poppies in bloom. Rather than focusing on detail, I was interested in creating a sense of rhythm, atmosphere, and joy.

20×20 | Acrylic on deep-stretched canvas

The arrangement did not want to be controlled. It wanted to grow, spill, and shift. So I let the painting follow that energy — layering, lifting, and refining until the whole surface felt alive. What began as a still life became a record of change and trusting the moment when a painting tells you it has found its own voice.

In the end, this painting is less about perfection than presence — a reminder that the most memorable things often arrive softly, in color, texture, and light.

24 × 24 | Acrylic on deep studio wrapped canvas

Everything’s Coming Up Roses features a lively bouquet against a muted purple ground. Bold lines and loose, expressive brushwork give the painting energy, while the layered shapes of the vases and flowers add depth.

36 × 24 in. | Acrylic on stretched canvas

A striking bouquet of sunflowers and violets arranged in contrasting blue and green vessels, set against a softly textured backdrop. The composition balances vivid yellows and purples with muted tones, creating a subtle tension between warmth and coolness. Its gentle complexity makes it an appealing piece to enhance any living or workspace.

16 × 20 | Acrylic on strectched canvas

At its heart, this is a painting about simple pleasures — a bowl of fruit, a favorite teapot, a sunlit corner, the quiet satisfaction of things gathered and well-loved. It invites the viewer to pause, breathe, and notice how much beauty can live inside an everyday arrangement.

20 × 48 | Acrylic on three 16 × 20 stretched canvases

This abstract oil painting explores memory, atmosphere, and the emotional weight of place rather than a specific landscape. Built through layered color, transparent passages, and intuitive mark-making, the piece moves between suggestion and ambiguity, allowing forms to emerge and dissolve across the surface. Vertical shapes hint at trees, reflections, or shifting light, while soft greens, blues, and earth tones create a sense of quiet movement and depth.

Rather than describing a scene directly, I’m interested in creating an experience—something felt more than explained. I allow the painting to evolve gradually through layering, editing, and response, trusting color and gesture to guide the composition. The result is a balance between structure and spontaneity, where recognizable elements remain just out of reach and the viewer is invited to bring their own memories and associations into the work.

36 × 24 | Oil on stretched canvas

This painting is based on the work of a Florida artist whose paintings I admire. I purchased one from her several years ago at an art festival we both displayed at in South Portland, ME. Her name isn’t coming to me at the moment but I want to credit her for most of the composition.

I love the way the flowers, blue vessels, and decorative ironwork come together in this painting. The curling lines and strong blues give the piece a sense of movement while the flowers keep it grounded in the familiar world of still life.

I’m drawn to the contrast between the softness of roses and the sharp, unruly shapes of their stems and leaves. I began this painting with the flowers, but as the painting developed, I became more interested in the spaces between them—the dark lines, unexpected shapes, and areas where the flowers almost disappear into the background. I let those discoveries guide the painting rather than trying to preserve my original idea. For me, that tension between beauty and imperfection is what gives a painting its life.

12 × 12 | Acrylic on stretched canvas