Creation Batch

My recent watercolor painting began with Judith & Holofernes in mind, inspired by the dramatic interpretations of artists like Caravaggio and Gustav Klimt. But as I pushed the work further, it drifted away from that original narrative and became something quieter and less violent. I’m still deciding on a final title, though “The Perfect Man” currently feels the closest.

My Barcelona sketches and paintings explored the city’s harbors, rooftops, and life drawing studios through themes of silence, contrast, and observation. From eerie forests of empty masts to reflections in black water, the work became less about landmarks and more about atmosphere and emotion. The trip also renewed my appreciation for drawing from life, inspiring thoughts of someday hosting my own sessions

Spain drawings, Instagram growth, and a renewed search for balance in the studio. I’m finishing watercolor work from live observations abroad, exploring oil painting surfaces, and continuing to refine the space between realism and expression—where the female form can be seen with discipline, beauty, respect, and a deeper understanding; both in art and reality.

A brief dump of my most recent creations.

A post with two, new, watercolor nudes.

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Continuing my focus on making things feel "real" and honing my realism.

This post examines where fine art nudity ends and eroticism begins. Through a focus on drawing the body as physical form rather than symbol, it argues that no nude body is inherently vulgar. The line is crossed not by pose, but by interaction, intention, and narrative.

Women As Christ is a three-part painting series exploring belief, consequence, and transcendence through the female form, echoing Christian narrative without literal depiction. It presents women as bearers of moral authority rather than purity or temptation. Across Sermon, Crucifixion, and Ascension, judgment is rendered by people, endured by the body, and ultimately escaped through a transcendence beyond mortal reach.

Reflecting on recent feedback from an illustration class, I’m focusing on giving my figures more depth and physical presence. I realized I tend to draw in outlines rather than thinking in planes, so I’m returning to Bridgman’s approach to better understand form, volume, and perspective. This focus will guide my upcoming sketches, alongside a newly finished 24” × 30” painting, Pink Nude, coming to my site soon.

This post reflects on my belief that true passion is driven by the self, not by external validation. I question whether a passion would still matter if no one else were around, and conclude that mine would. I know I would always continue to paint and draw, regardless of circumstance. I also mention starting two new oil paintings; one completing my “Woman’s Journey As Christ” series and one simple nude, both currently drying.

I’m finally on a 14-day winter break and just shipped a private pastel commission. I adjusted the composition to better unify the figures while ensuring the woman remained the dominant, strong focal point, in the spirit of Gustav Klimt. While I enjoy the quick results of AI, I find the "empty" trend-chasing of NFT culture tiresome and lacking fulfillment. I look forward to creating more traditional work soon.

I discuss my first couples commission and my Illustration/Storytelling class homework!

I ponder marketability and supporting my art like a child.

Mid month creation batch update!

Graphite and pen sketches!

It’s been a busy few weeks, but I’ve kept on sketching. For my illustration class I’m creating comic series titled "Rent Is Due". It's a dialogue between two prostitutes in some sort of dated apartment where they'll discuss life. This is heavily inspired by Jeff Jones’ "Idyl" and "I’m Age" comics. I’m continuing to refine my anatomy studies, starting a Europe-inspired oil painting, and reflecting on AI art for a future essay.

Quick creation drop from The Netherlands.

"Exploring comics for George Pratt's class, diving deeper into writing my graphic novel, and reflecting on the tension between creating art for myself versus the pressures of social media."

Progress update on my 'opposite of Son' oil painting, upcoming SmArt School classes, and the early stages of my graphic novel project. Exploring new art ideas, themes, and future plans.