ABSTRACT WORK
This abstract section contains two distinct series as well as some ‘one-off’ pieces that did not fit into a larger body of work. Many of the following oil paintings were inspired by the calming and generative forms of nature, such as rocks, plants, and fields. The simple forms and airy palette have a soothing effect. The ‘word paintings’ were created for a functional purpose--to hang in my house to serve as personal reminders for my awareness practice. These have served to assist in remembering Buddhist insights gleaned from both teachers, sangha, and direct experience. My goal was to transform the text and negative space into an aesthetic experience that was not only decorative in its own right, but also further assisting in the practice of presence.
INNOCENT GRID
VEGETABLE ORGAN
PSYCH UNIT 1



watercolor, crayon, colored pencil and gold leaf on non-archival vintage graph paper
watercolor on paper
8.5" x 12"
watercolor on paper
SHINY SWAMP

Oil and gold leaf on canvas
16" x 20"
CHAOS

Oil and gold leaf on canvas
16" x 20"
VEGETAL

Oil on canvas
16" x 14"
CLOUD GARDEN

Oil on canvas
16" x 20"
SOLD
FRESHNESS

Oil on paper
12" x 16"
WORMWOOD

Oil on paper
16" x 16"
GRASS SHRINE

oil on paper
16" x 16"
ROOT FARM

oil on canvas
16" x 20"
MOIST

oil on canvas
18" x 24"
HALO TREE

oil on canvas
18" x 24"
JUICY

oil on canvas
11" x 14"
FLORAL DECADENCE

oil on canvas
16" x 20"
CEASELESS EGO DRAMA

oil on canvas
THERE'S NO SUCH THING

oil on canvas
FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF

oil on canvas
THE VOID ISN'T REAL

oil on canvas