Fine Arts
A Journey of Emotion, Beauty, and Creativity in Every Stroke
A Canvas of Color, Passion, and Imagination
Art is more than an image—it’s a story, a feeling, a reflection of the soul. Through traditional and digital mediums, each piece is crafted to evoke emotion, inspire imagination, and celebrate the beauty of artistic expression.
Explore my collection of paintings, sketches, and mixed-media works that capture moments of inspiration and artistic passion.
My Fine Arts Gallery
My Sugar
This fine art drawing was a study in shading, contrast, and the interplay of light and dark using charcoal, graphite, and pencil. The piece is a highly detailed, lifelike recreation of a photograph I took of my young horse, Sugar, at six months old. Capturing the depth and realism of Sugar’s expression, this black-and-white composition focuses on precision, tonal values, and textural details. This project served as my final piece for a college drawing class and was awarded an A for its execution and technical excellence.
Flourishing Hues
This oil pastel composition is inspired by a photograph I took of a bouquet of blue and green roses with a purple background making it a "cool colors" composition. I aimed to capture the vibrancy and richness of the colors, making them bold, bright, and full of energy. The expressive strokes and saturated hues bring the flowers to life, creating a striking contrast that makes the colors pop off the page. This piece highlights my passion for color and dynamic compositions, blending realism with a touch of artistic intensity.
Radiant Blooms
This oil pastel artwork is a warm-toned interpretation of my floral composition, featuring a bouquet of yellow and orange roses alongside a striking red Gerbera daisy. With this piece, I explored the depth and vibrancy of warm colors, creating an intense yet harmonious visual effect. The rich, blended hues and soft transitions between colors enhance the warmth and energy of the composition, making the flowers appear to glow with life. Through bold strokes and expressive layering, I aimed to evoke a sense of warmth and radiance that captures the beauty of nature in full bloom.
Moonlit Tahoe
This oil painting was created on a hand-stretched canvas, a challenging process to ensure a perfectly tight surface.
I used thick layers of oil paint, allowing each to dry for weeks before adding more, resulting in a highly textured, three-dimensional effect.
The painting took nearly two months to complete, with meticulous layering to bring depth to the trees and landscape.
The scene depicts a full moon illuminating a Lake Tahoe winter landscape, but I chose an abstract approach,
using a cool color palette with blue snow and green mountains. Oil paints made blending and layering more complex than acrylics,
but the end result captured the unique atmospheric feel I wanted. The heavy textures and layering give this piece a depth that photos can’t fully capture.
Emerald Bay Sunset
This oil painting was created on a 24 x 36-inch canvas sheet, inspired by a photograph I took of Emerald Bay in Lake Tahoe.
I reimagined the sunset with a cool color palette, blending shades of deep blues, purples, and teals to create a dreamlike, atmospheric effect.
Using thick brushstrokes and layers of oil paint, I built up texture to give the piece a slight three-dimensional quality, making the colors
and light appear to glow off the canvas. The depth and movement in the sky and water capture the essence of Lake Tahoe’s breathtaking sunsets,
while the expressive strokes add a sense of energy and emotion to the composition.
Tahoe Vista Sunset
This large oil painting, measuring 2 ft by 3 ft, captures the brilliance of a Lake Tahoe sunset from the west shore.
Inspired by the breathtaking summer skies over my hometown of Glenbrook, Nevada, I used bold and vibrant colors to
showcase the stunning transitions of light at dusk.
The scene features a towering pine tree standing on a high vista, overlooking the vast expanse of the lake as the sun sets in the west.
Layers of oil paint and dynamic brushstrokes create depth and movement, making the colors radiate with warmth and energy.
This piece is a personal tribute to the unforgettable sunsets I grew up with, blending realism with expressive color to evoke the magic of Lake Tahoe’s evening sky.
Springtime Crossing
This 12 x 16-inch oil painting on canvas sheet is an impressionistic take on a classic country bridge scene.
Inspired by an Impressionist-era painting, I recreated the composition in my own style with a bright pastel palette.
The piece features a peaceful springtime river, a single duck drifting along the water, and vibrant wildflowers surrounding the bridge at the center.
The soft brushstrokes and layered colors give it a dreamy, tranquil atmosphere, capturing the warmth and beauty of a countryside in bloom.
Spring in San Francisco
This 12 x 24-inch oil painting on canvas sheet is inspired by one of my favorite childhood memories—an iconic view of San Francisco.
The scene features a red trolley overlooking Alcatraz Island, with bold, bright colors reflecting the energy of springtime.
The thick, textured layers of oil paint bring a 3D effect, adding depth and life to the vibrant flowers, sunshine, and bustling city streets.
A vintage red car on the street adds a nostalgic touch, evoking a sense of Americana from a bygone era.
This piece captures the beautiful energy and timeless appeal of San Francisco, making it one of my most cherished memories in oil.
Tahoe Sunset Glow
This large 3 ft x 5 ft oil painting on stretched canvas captures the stunning beauty of a Lake Tahoe summer sunset.
I focused on rich red and blue tones to evoke the warmth and vibrancy of the evening sky as the sun sets behind the mountains.
The large-scale landscape allowed me to bring the grandeur of Lake Tahoe into focus, using my favorite sunset colors to express the peaceful yet dramatic moments when day fades into night.
The bold strokes and layered oil paints bring depth and emotion, making the warm glow of the sunset almost tangible as it spills across the sky and reflects in the water.
Winter Sunset Over Tahoe
This 3 ft x 5 ft oil painting on stretched canvas presents a breathtaking winter sunset over Lake Tahoe, where rolling hills of snow meet the tranquil waters.
The vibrant sunset sky transitions from deep reds to dark purples, almost black, marking the shift from day to night.
The bright colors of the sunset contrast beautifully with the snowy landscape, capturing the peaceful yet dramatic change of seasons.
I used bold brushstrokes and layered oil paints to bring out the vibrancy of the colors and the serene coldness of winter, evoking a quiet moment as the sun dips below the horizon.
Moonlit Tahoe
This 3 ft x 5 ft oil painting on stretched canvas showcases a breathtaking full moon scene over Lake Tahoe.
The snow is painted in vibrant blue stripes, with soft transitions into white, creating a dynamic, flowing feeling that mimics the movement of the night air across the snow.
The mountains are bathed in shades of blue, highlighting the tranquility of the scene, while the lake reflects the cool colors of the night sky, with hues that shift between deep blues, purples, and silvery whites.
The piece is designed to evoke the serene yet magical feeling of a quiet winter night under a full moon, with every brushstroke conveying the stillness and beauty of the night.
Castle of Colors
This 12 inch x 18 inch oil pastel painting on thick medium paper represents a fun and imaginative castle I created from scratch.
I drew inspiration from various house designs found in magazines, combining different styles and concepts to form a unique and whimsical castle.
Using bright, bold colors, I created a rainbow of hues that bring the castle to life. The foundation was sketched out in pencil to capture the main structure and composition, and then I used an oil medium to transform the oil pastels into a painting-like texture, allowing me to work with the colors more fluidly.
The result is a dynamic and colorful interpretation of a castle, bursting with energy and creativity, showing my playful approach to design and color.
Companions
This 12 inch x 18 inch oil pastel artwork on thick medium paper features a young girl lovingly holding her cat.
As with my previous pieces, I used bold, bright colors to create a vibrant and lively composition that brings warmth and energy to the scene.
The girl and her cat are surrounded by a swirl of colors, reflecting their close bond and the joy of companionship. I began with a pencil sketch to outline the figures and composition, then used oil pastels to build up layers of color and texture, enhancing the emotional impact of the piece.
The result is a playful yet heartfelt portrayal of love and connection, captured through the energetic use of color and form.
Summer Drive
This 18 inch x 24 inch oil painting on canvas sheets captures a vibrant mountain valley scene with a road running through the center,
accompanied by a raging river cascading vertically. The setting evokes a beautiful, bright summer day, encouraging thoughts of traveling through breathtaking landscapes.
The painting features bold and bright colors, with textured brushstrokes and patterns that bring the scene to life. The river's motion and the mountainous terrain are enhanced through dynamic color contrasts, drawing the viewer into the serenity and majesty of the place.
The energetic use of color and texture creates a vivid landscape, reminding one of the joy and excitement of exploring natural beauty on a perfect summer drive.
Energy Unleashed
This 2 ft x 3 ft oil painting on stretched canvas focuses on emotional energy, with the composition driven by abstract shapes and patterns.
I wanted to capture the intensity and movement of my feelings, using bold and vibrant colors that tell a story through the layering of thick paint.
Instead of a conventional landscape or subject matter, this piece expresses an event or feeling through pure emotional energy. I used the paint tube directly, applying thick streaks of paint in multiple layers to create a dynamic, tactile composition. The result is a work filled with vivid color contrasts and bold strokes that convey emotion, energy, and movement within a space of bold expression.
Vibrant Forces
This 3 ft x 2 ft oil painting on stretched canvas is an exploration of movement and energy through abstract forms. The piece showcases how vibrant forces can merge and clash, creating a dynamic sense of balance and tension. Using bold brushstrokes and vivid color contrasts, I focused on portraying the unpredictable nature of energy, using layers of thick paint to create depth and texture.
The composition represents not just physical movement, but the intangible forces that shape our world. From the swirling patterns and layered strokes to the vibrant colors, the painting captures a sense of fluidity and change, making the viewer feel the motion within the canvas. It's a representation of how forces in nature and emotion interact and intertwine, forming a stunning visual of raw energy.
Moonlit Falls
This 3 ft x 4 ft oil painting on stretched canvas transports you to a magical, cartoon-inspired world. I created a whimsical scene where a sparkling waterfall cascades into a serene lagoon, surrounded by vibrant, colorful flowers under the glow of a full moon. The thick layers of paint add texture, with bold brushstrokes and extensive use of paint tubes to bring life and depth to the scene.
It took several months to perfect, with each layer adding to the richness and energy of the piece. The thick paint application allowed me to capture the magical essence of the waterfall, as it shimmers in the moonlight, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. The contrast of vibrant flowers against the cool tones of the water adds a touch of enchantment, creating a fantastical world where nature thrives under the glow of the moon.
Serene Blooms
This 2 ft x 3 ft oil painting on stretched canvas explores the beauty of blue through a floating flower collage. The composition features various shades of blue flowers, each delicately layered to create depth and movement. The piece emphasizes a monochromatic theme, focusing on different tints and shades of blue to evoke a sense of calm and serenity.
The delicate floating flowers seem to drift effortlessly across the canvas, capturing the tranquility of nature through the subtle blending of cool hues. The layering technique used to bring out the different shades creates a harmonious flow of color, allowing the blue tones to transition seamlessly. This painting is a visual representation of peace and quietude, where the calmness of the blue color palette evokes a sense of harmony and stillness.
Underwater Wonderland
This 2 ft x 3 ft oil painting on stretched canvas is a vibrant and playful underwater ocean scene filled with sea life and whimsical landscapes. I created an entirely unique environment under the sea, using bright, bold colors and cartoonish characters to bring the underwater world to life. The painting depicts a sunset setting at the top of the canvas, with the ocean depths below, showing the rich diversity of life at various levels of the water.
The scene features a range of sea creatures, each with its own character and charm, set against a backdrop of colorful coral and vibrant ocean landscapes. The playful nature of the piece is enhanced by the bold, saturated hues and dynamic brushstrokes, creating a lively and energetic atmosphere. This fun and imaginative take on underwater life captures the whimsy of the ocean, filled with color, character, and depth.
Tropical Paradise
This 3 ft x 2 ft oil painting on canvas is inspired by the lush beauty of Hawaiian islands, featuring a **cartoon-like style** that brings a vibrant, playful atmosphere to the tropical theme. With **thick brushstrokes** and bold, saturated colors, the painting bursts with energy, creating a warm, sunny scene that transports you to paradise.
A **bright rainbow palette** of colors fills the canvas, from the deep, vibrant **blues of the ocean** to the warm, sun-drenched **yellow sands** and the rich greens of the **palm trees**. The painting captures the serene beauty of an island surrounded by the bright, shimmering ocean, with gentle shades and tints of blue, evoking a sense of tranquility and tropical bliss. The thick texture of the paint enhances the lively and energetic feel of the scene, making it an eye-catching and dynamic composition.
Winter's Approach
This **5 ft x 3 ft** oil painting on **stretched canvas** captures a dramatic **Lake Tahoe winter scene**, with a sense of anticipation and cold stillness. The painting features a **lake-side cabin** nestled between towering **pine trees**, with the looming presence of a **winter storm** approaching across the lake. The composition is built using **thick brushstrokes** and expressive **paint tube streaks**, adding texture and intensity to the **cool color tones** that dominate the scene.
The **dark contrasts** and layered **cold colors** evoke a quiet, foreboding atmosphere, with the **snow-covered landscape** blending seamlessly into the **stormy sky**. The cabin, with its warm light glowing softly, offers a stark contrast to the **icy surroundings**, making the scene feel almost **cartoonish** in its exaggerated coldness and intensity. The heavy use of **paint strokes** gives the work a **dynamic, thick texture**, pulling the viewer into the energy of the approaching storm.
Moonlit Reflections
This **2 ft x 1.5 ft** oil painting on **stretched canvas** features a stunning **Lake Tahoe** scene under the glow of a **full moon**. The moon’s light reflects gently across the **lake’s surface**, casting an ethereal glow on the surrounding **snowy hills** and **blue mountains**. The color theme centers around a **cool winter setting**, with soft **white and blue** tones creating a serene atmosphere.
Thick **paint tube strokes** and bold **brushstrokes** were used to emphasize the texture of the **snow** and the movement of the reflective light across the landscape. The **blue world** of **Lake Tahoe** is brought to life with the light reflecting off the **snow-covered hills** and the **snowy mountains** in the distance. This playful yet tranquil approach captures the beauty of a full moon night in Tahoe, making the scene both **vivid** and **dreamlike**.
Sunset Falls
This **4 ft x 3 ft** **oil painting** on **stretched canvas** captures the **magical essence** of a serene **lagoon and waterfall** scene. The setting features **lush trees**, vibrant **flowers**, and **white daisies** paired with soft blush-toned blooms. A **large orange sunset** sets the mood over the **waterfall lagoon**, as daylight transitions into night.
Created with thick **paint tube strokes** and layered **brushstrokes**, the **texture** of the painting creates an almost **3D effect**, giving the artwork a dynamic and lively presence. The **sunset** reflects warm hues on the water, contrasting with the lush **foliage** and tranquil lagoon setting. The composition was inspired by the imaginative environments found in **classic video games**, particularly games like **Super Mario Worlds**, where the blend of vibrant colors and whimsical settings bring the scene to life in an almost **fantastical** way.
Stormy River Valley
This **oil painting** on **stretched canvas**, sized **3 ft x 1.5 ft**, portrays a **raging river valley** scene, featuring **apple trees** and a storm **approaching** the valley. The painting's composition is inspired by the **bright colors** and **shapes** found in **Super Mario Worlds**, designed to evoke that same playful, **cartoon-like** quality of the game environments. The stormy sky and turbulent river bring energy and movement to the scene, while the trees stand strong against the coming weather.
The technique used in creating this piece is unique. I applied **paint clumps** that were hardened on a **palette sheet** to create **textured, 3D flowers** that pop off the canvas, adding an additional layer of visual intrigue. The bold, **vibrant colors** in this piece are accentuated by the **3D effect** from thick brushstrokes and the **hardened paint clumps**, creating a lively and dynamic visual experience. It truly evokes the feel of a **Super Mario World** level, bringing to life a whimsical and energetic scene.
Spring's Promise
This **5 ft x 5 ft oil painting** on **stretched canvas** captures a **Lake Tahoe winter sunset** theme, filled with **bright, bold colors** that evoke the feeling of **spring** slowly making its way into **winter**. The vibrant landscape transitions seamlessly from the cool hues of winter to warmer, softer tones, offering a glimpse of the changing season.
The painting is rich in **texture**, with thick brushstrokes that give the piece a sense of movement and depth. I focused on creating a **beautiful landscape** that maintains the **large-sized painting style**, allowing the details of the **sunset** and surrounding **winter landscape** to shine. The contrast between the **winter setting** and the **bright, bold color palette** conveys a sense of hope and renewal, capturing the delicate balance between the seasons.
Island Heat
This **3 ft x 2 ft oil painting** on **stretched canvas** presents a vibrant Hawaiian beach scene in the midst of the **hot summer sun**. Inspired by the **Big Island of Hawaii** in **August**, this piece captures the **bright, bold colors** of the beach, the sky, and the wildflowers that thrive in the warm, sun-soaked environment.
The painting features a lush tropical landscape filled with **wildflowers**, using thick, expressive brushstrokes to create a sense of movement and energy in the scene. The warm tones of the **sun-drenched beach** blend seamlessly with the vibrant colors of the wildflowers, evoking the intense heat and beauty of the island during the peak of summer.
The **thick layers** of paint add depth to the painting, creating an almost **3D effect** that makes the flowers and the beach pop off the canvas, inviting the viewer to step into the scene. The **Hawaiian landscape** is brought to life through the rich textures and colors, making this piece a true celebration of the island's beauty.
Emotional Flow
This **12 inch x 24 inch ink painting** on **watercolor paper** was created through a playful and energetic process, allowing the ink to flow naturally under the influence of gravity. The result is a free-flowing composition full of energy, with the ink moving and shaping itself on the page before I intervened to add **texture** and **shapes** to enhance the overall design.
The **cool-toned** palette is contrasted with **warm hues** of **reds** and **purples**, creating an emotional energy that captures a sense of movement and transformation. The ink, in combination with water, created spontaneous, organic shapes that I later stylized to form the composition. It took a couple of days of experimenting to allow the ink to cooperate with gravity, and the final piece reflects that natural dance between control and chaos.
The overall effect is a dynamic and emotive piece that captures the raw energy of ink and water as they merge and shift together, giving the viewer a sense of the painting's creation process and the emotions it conveys.
Vibrant Harmony
This **12 inch x 24 inch ink painting** captures the energy and excitement of a **lively band**, where **musical notes** and vibrant instruments come to life in a high-energy display of **color**, **texture**, and **patterns**. Using intricate details and bold, bright colors from the entire **rainbow spectrum**, I created a composition that represents the beat and rhythm of a musical performance.
The characters are filled with **patterns** and **textures**, each designed to evoke the dynamic movement of the music. The **instruments** come to life, bursting with energy, and the overall feeling is one of constant motion and **joy**. The use of bright, bold colors highlights the emotion and excitement of the music, creating a sense of fun and liveliness.
The detailed **ink strokes** and carefully designed elements help emphasize the rhythm and flow of the band, while the mixture of vibrant hues gives the work a celebratory feel, as if the music is coming off the canvas itself.
Illuminated Still Life
This **12 inch x 24 inch watercolor painting** captures the quiet beauty of a **still life** composition featuring a **candle**, a **vase**, and **random objects**, arranged to explore the play of **light** and **shadow**. The use of **cool tones** enhances the serene atmosphere of the scene, with the soft, delicate hues evoking a sense of calm and tranquility.
The **light** from the candle creates gentle reflections and casts long, soft shadows across the objects, which I carefully painted to emphasize the **subtle transitions** between light and dark. The challenge was to capture the transient quality of the light as it dances over the various surfaces, from the smoothness of the candle to the texture of the vase and balls.
Through this work, I focused on the delicate interplay of light and shadow, using **watercolor techniques** to create a soft yet dynamic representation of a simple moment frozen in time. The result is a painting that celebrates the beauty of everyday objects, illuminated by the quiet glow of a candle.
Heart in Motion
This **12 inch x 24 inch watercolor painting** explores the theme of **love** and **emotion** through an intricate **heart pattern**. The design features multiple hearts within hearts, created by layering **shapes** and **stripes of color** that blend seamlessly into one another. The hearts themselves are crafted in a way that makes you feel as though the **heart is being formed** before your eyes, as the vibrant colors and bold lines evoke a sense of movement and transformation.
The design is both **geometric** and **organic**, with each layer of hearts drawing you deeper into the image, creating a visual rhythm that mimics the feeling of love expanding and growing. The **stripes of color** within the hearts give the painting a **dynamic** quality, making the viewer feel a sense of energy as the hearts intertwine and connect.
The painting invites a reflection on the **emotional journey** of love, highlighting the way it evolves and deepens. Through the **watercolor medium**, I aimed to capture both the subtlety and intensity of emotions, creating a piece that speaks to the viewer's heart and leaves a lasting impression.