Peace
Quick ink study of a flying peace dove in gold fleck watercolor over Chinese inks on cotton paper. Using bold quick strokes keeps the art fresh and adds movement. Quick studies help an artist stay loose and sharpens up technique, which is more important than capturing details.
Teaser Billboard
For me to see this Billboard displayed on Broadway in NYC was such an incredible honor. These are the same streets I walked carrying my portfolio when I was a kid starting out. I remember the great broadway posters and designs of Jesus Christ Superstar, Phantom, and Evita. I remember seeing the art and thinking how fantastic the designs were. Some [...]
Oil Monotype
Another print in oil with ink washes pulled from a glass plate. I enjoy this loose technique so much, its very artsy to me and has all the elements I try and create in my work. The looseness, the spontaneous strokes, and the quality of paint. I try to let the paint be what the viewer sees, the richness of [...]
‘MJ The Musical’ Art
Such a huge honor for me to have created the art for Michael Jackson's new Broadway show "MJ THE MUSICAL" coming in 2021. Worked closely with Spotco in NYC to create one of my favorite designs on Michael ever done. Please visit MJ THE MUSICAL for more information.
Sketching In Lugano
Fast ink study with watercolor highlights on Chinese paper. City on the Waterfront, Lake Lugano, Switzerland. 14x18 inches, December, 2017.
Helena Portrait
My favorite technique is Chinese inks on very high quality cotton Xuan paper, using bold strokes and quality sumi brushes. I feel the watercolors have the most beautiful tones I've ever seen in person. Once a color is painted on xuan paper it has a fantastic rich transparent quality, a similar look to marble or stone.