Art has always been a source of true freedom for me, both intellectually and creatively. Sadly, I often struggle to find the time for it—mostly due to school—and am always trying to make up for that lost time. Below are a few of my paintings, a mix of pieces from when I was a kid and some more recent ones.
Future - 21
Got back into drawing again.
Waves - Painted when I was 15-16
I tend to paint weird/surreal type paintings and wanted to test my fundamentals. Wanted to express a feeling of relief similar to the feeling of being saved in a storm.
Hope - Painted when I was 11
As a 6th grader I used to read a lot about history. I've always been at awe at the power of human ingenuity. The impossible engineering, the fight for good even at the face of death, and the awesomeness of culture and history. I felt like it ought to be "celebrated".
Lies - Painted when I was 18
Chernobyl as not a good time. Lies and deception makes can make a place uninhabitable for the next 40,000 years.
Self Portrait - Painted when I was 13
This painting is almost ~ 5 foot tall. At this point in life I felt unfinished I felt like there was much to learn in life.
Fruits of Knowledge - Painted when I was 12
This painting is almost ~ 5 foot long. This was a painting hung up in my elementary school. And is meant to celebrate the teachings given by people before me.
War - Painted when I was 12
This painting is also almost ~ 5 foot long. I had a huge thing against dictators and the failures of society in the early 1900's. I wanted to justify that eventually humanity came through despite the death. I was a weird 12 yr old.
Smith State Rock Park - Painted when I was 18
This was a mother's day gift! Spent the COVID lock down painting more and gave this to my mom!
Unfinished Still Life - Painted when I was 12
Lol I didn't finish this painting. I had to do this to apply to an art high school. I hate still life's. Literally lifeless but hey it's supposed to show my technique?? ew.