"Every artist was first an amateur."
The first layer of this painting is a layer of leaves collected around Stirling, Scotland. I wanted the painting to have authentic texture and for the position of the beaches to be guided by the veins of the leaves. (30X24) Acrylic paint and leaves on canvas
This painting features the view of a window overlooking the courtyard at Stirling Castle. (24X18) acrylic on canvas
(20X30) graphite on paper
(20X16) Acrylic on canvas
Painted for my mother's 2017 Christmas gift. The photo was taken during a trip to London in May 2017. This painting now hangs in my mother's room. (20X30) acrylic paint on canvas.
Created for one of my favourite teachers as a gift for his retirement. (20X30) charcoal on paper
Created for my father's 2017 Christmas gift. Photo was taken during a trip to my favourite city, Barcelona. This piece now hangs in my parents basement. (20X16) charcoal on paper
(20X30) acrylic paint on canvas
My grandfather asked me to draw this picture of his brother back when I was a senior in high school. I did not get around to it until October 2017. (24X16) coloured pencils, pen and charcoal on paper
This is inspired by a photo taken by my talented photographer friend, Ann Shelley. The portrait is of our friend, Gianni. The tattoo featured on his arm is my favourite part of this piece. (20X16) charcoal on paper
Self-portrait created as an experiment for the piece titled "Uncle Owen." (24X16) coloured pencils, pen and charcoal on paper
Based off a photo taken by photographer friend, Ann Shelley. This portrait features, Trevor Dahl from the band "Cheat Codes." This piece was created for Ann Shelley on her 21st birthday and now hangs proudly in her dorm room. (20X16) charcoal on paper
(20X30) acrylic paint on canvas
(18X12) Acrylic and charcoal on canvas