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I created this piece in response to the devastating flooding in Nepal. As I worked, I found myself thinking about the many other environmental disasters unfolding around the world—the fires in Canada, Spain, Colorado, Texas, and elsewhere; the brutal heat; the floods, droughts, earthquakes, tornadoes, and other catastrophic events affecting people, animals, and ecosystems across the planet. The causes of individual disasters can be complex, but scientists have warned us for d

Painting is one of the few things that truly grounds me. And it literally calls to me. When I close my eyes, I see images. Sometimes they are colors, shapes, lines, or fragments of a painting I’m already working on. Last night, I kept seeing white lines, indigo, and magenta. I sometimes wish there were a way to photograph exactly what I see in my mind. If I don’t paint for a few days, I become restless. Painting is a reset for me—a time-out from everything else. Maybe I need

Many artists have heard it at least once: “My five-year-old could do that.” Maybe they could. But what many people don’t realize is that when recognizable subjects disappear, the fundamentals of art become even more important. Shape, line, value, color, texture, movement, rhythm, balance, and composition all have to work together. One line can throw an entire painting off balance. One color can shift the emotional weight of the whole piece. Abstract art is not random. It may

Occasionally, I come across a painting I can’t relate to anymore. Sometimes I can barely look at it. I feel almost embarrassed, as if it belongs to another version of myself — one I no longer understand. Other times, I can still see something in it. Not the painting it is, but the painting it could become. A new direction appears, and I follow it, not always knowing where it will take me. Sometimes I paint over it completely and start fresh. And then there are those canvases

One of the questions I hear most often from artists — and one I’ve asked myself many times — is: What is the best way to sell my art consistently? Like many working artists, I’ve explored multiple avenues. I’ve participated in art shows, exhibited in galleries, responded to calls for artists, and accepted commissions that came through each of those experiences. Every opportunity has brought value, exposure, and growth. But one challenge remains familiar to many creatives: con

I’ve been thinking about the role of the artist in today’s world—what it means to create in a time shaped by social injustice, a growing climate crisis, and a political landscape that often feels harsh and divided. As artists, we are observers and translators. I feel a responsibility to speak—to give form to our grievances, our anger, our fears. Ignoring these realities feels like a silence I’m not willing to keep. And yet, that is not the whole story. There is also beauty. M

As an artist, I’m always inspired by new places, fresh ideas, and the ever-evolving conversation between art and the world around us. Next week, I’ll be traveling to Asheville to explore its vibrant museum and gallery scene—an exciting opportunity to experience new creative energy, discover contemporary voices, and gather inspiration from a city known for its thriving arts culture. Back home in Gulfport, I’m honored to currently have work on view at DRV Gallery in a special e