My acrylic paintings are a combination of classical realistic rendering with a personal element of distortion. This distortion comes from my
innate desire to transform my emotions into tangible planes that express what I feel, not what I see. I believe this can be seen through my
subject’s eyes.
Painting has always been a means of self-expression for me. Therefore, I paint because I have to and need to, not necessarily because I want
to. Subconsciously or not, the figures I paint are a reflection of myself and whatever mood I am in at the time. Each mood is distinct, ranging
from subliminal, cryptic expressions to more cognitive states of being and the eyes of my subjects are often the primary focus of expression.
Although these surreal paintings are direct reflections of my own emotions and feelings, this style of painting also allows viewers to enjoy the
freedom of determining their own interpretations of the subjects.
My work is a fusion of personal experiences and influences- moody atmospheres, tattoo-inspired couture, and timeless elements all laced
with clandestine symbolism. The figures I paint exist in their own mysterious realm and time, and each painting offers a glimpse into their
atypical world.
innate desire to transform my emotions into tangible planes that express what I feel, not what I see. I believe this can be seen through my
subject’s eyes.
Painting has always been a means of self-expression for me. Therefore, I paint because I have to and need to, not necessarily because I want
to. Subconsciously or not, the figures I paint are a reflection of myself and whatever mood I am in at the time. Each mood is distinct, ranging
from subliminal, cryptic expressions to more cognitive states of being and the eyes of my subjects are often the primary focus of expression.
Although these surreal paintings are direct reflections of my own emotions and feelings, this style of painting also allows viewers to enjoy the
freedom of determining their own interpretations of the subjects.
My work is a fusion of personal experiences and influences- moody atmospheres, tattoo-inspired couture, and timeless elements all laced
with clandestine symbolism. The figures I paint exist in their own mysterious realm and time, and each painting offers a glimpse into their
atypical world.
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