I enjoy illustrating in a whimsical style that can be construed as disturbing. I’m deeply inspired by Tim Burton for this work.
2014-2016
The Imaginary Friend
Acrylic and pastel on paper. 8” x 10”
The Friend
Acrylic and pastel on canvas. 8” x 10”
SOLD
Neville and Kevin
Watercolor and ink on paper. 5” x 7”
NFS
Cat Nap
Acrylic and colored pencil on wood. 4” x 6”
NFS
The Great Loss
Acrylic and colored pencil on wood. 4” x 6”
SOLD
The Burial
Acrylic and colored pencil on wood. 10” x 10”
The Burden
Watercolor and colored pencil on paper. 11” x 14”
The Cardinal Rule
Watercolor and ink on paper. 11” x 14”
NFS
The Gateway
Acrylic and pastel on wood. 8” x 10”
The Raven
Ink on paper. 8” x 10”
What We Pass On
2018
I created this series while I was awaiting the birth of my daughter. I’ve been haunted by the legacy of mental illness and dysfunction my mother left behind after she died in 2012. These represent the fear of what I may unknowingly pass onto my children.
Braided Legacy
Acrylic, ink, and embroidery on canvas 6”x 6”
Bedtime Prayer
Acrylic, ink, and embroidery on canvas 7”x 7”
Bandaid Bedtime Stories
Acrylic, ink, bandages, and embroidery on canvas 7”x 7”
Words We Use
Acrylic, ink, and embroidery on canvas 6”x 6”
Educational
2011-2012
Educational materials created for the non-profit Green Education Foundation. These materials were made available at no cost to schools across the U.S.