Oil on canvas
    • Sailing to Maui #3

      Sailing to Mt Tam is a work of art that capture the purity and the beautiful of a trip to the mountains. The painting was created to capture this feeling of serenity and calmness that a trip to Mt Tam brings to you. The work is set in a boat on a blue ocean under blue skies, both mirroring each…

    • Empyrean #2

      CLOUDSCAPE #2 Oil on Paper, Impressionism, Ethereal The cloud had dropped me like droplet sitting staring up and the clouds and horizon. With nothing but cloud and ocean I stood still there in awe of my surroundings present, calm at peace in the moment. Seen in this painting is a full cloudscape that seems ethereal in its beauty. With deep…

    • Empyrean #4

      CLOUDSCAPE #4 Oil on Paper, Impressionism, Ethereal And within a blink of an eye it happened my life changed for the better. The most beautiful cloudscape filled my entire vision. I felt unity, integrated, pure. Every single part of it was perfect. It was painted with vibrant colors that glimmered in the sun’s ray. The sky was deep blue, purples…

    • Empyrean #5

      CLOUDSCAPE #5 Oil on Paper, Impressionism, Ethereal I just stood there for I don’t know how long, but it felt like forever.. In reality it probably only took a few seconds, but what I experienced as minutes or even hours went by as if I had been watching the sky for days. I wasn’t sad or happy, just took in…

    • Empyrean #6

      CLOUDSCAPE #6 Oil on Paper, Impressionism, Ethereal I felt like I was floating towards the sky, and even though I knew I was still standing, it felt like I was barely touching the ground. The clouds surrounded me, all different colors and textures. I felt like I was in a dream, or an out of body experience. The sky looked…

    • Empyrean #7

      CLOUDSCAPE #7 Oil on Paper, Impressionism, Ethereal I was unsure, not because I was afraid of heights, but it always seemed so lonely up there. I would think about those who I loved and how far away they seemed to be from me now. It was as if they were on another planet. As my eyes attempted to focus on…

    • Empyrean #9

      CLOUDSCAPE #9 Oil on Paper, Impressionism, Ethereal It was both nothing and everything. It was the ever-present reminder of reality’s limitless potential. A call to arms urging you to dare greatly, act boldly, and believe in yourself. Bright colors combined in a way that makes your jaw drop. The fluidity in the movement of it is mesmerizing, but still leaves…

    • Empyrean #10

      CLOUDSCAPE #10 Oil on Canvas, Impressionism, Ethereal Wondrous colors filled the sky in a beautiful blend of nature. Purple clouds created the most gorgeous sunset. An orange glow indicated the bright sun hiding behind the clouds illuminating the sky in beams of light. The sunset engulfed the west with a pink hue. The soft cool breeze danced around me, leaving…

    • Empyrean #11

      CLOUDSCAPE #11 Oil on Canvas, Impressionism, Ethereal Dreaming with open eyes, it became clear, it was a revelation. I was waking into another world that had always been there – I just hadn’t seen it till now. Until the moon shined in this exact place. For the first time I felt like home. All this was within my reach, the…

    • Empyrean #15

      CLOUDSCAPE #15 Watercolor on Paper, Impressionism, Ethereal In that moment, I realized I was limitless. I was infinite. I was everything and nothing. The universe poured out before me in an impossible vastness, a sea of possibilities without limit. I soared through space by sheer will, my mind a geyser that scatters the stars with a thought. I existed everywhere…

    • Empyrean #27

      CLOUDSCAPE #12 Oil on Canvas, Impressionism, Ethereal What should have felt like an eternity was just a moment, and I found myself peeling my eyes open. The feeling that should have been heaven gave way to reality as my legs fell out from beneath me. My body tried to awaken, but could not seem to shake off the magic of…

    • Empyrean #23

      CLOUDSCAPE #12 Oil on Canvas, Impressionism, Ethereal Through the clouds, I flew. My wings expanded, as I glided over the mountaintops, reaching towards the sun. Everything was so radiant and alive! I danced under the warm light, my heart swelling with happiness. The feeling of unlimited opportunity filled my entire being and the wind was like electricity against my feathers–my…

    • Empyrean #24

      Oil on Canvas, Impressionism, Ethereal The world fell away as I whizzed past another cloud, then another, and then another. The sun was so bright. I was just a speck in the sky, I flew to a moment were a bright light reflected against the clouds. The world was a pure as a white canvas. There was both everything and…

    • Empyrean #25

      The turbulent clouds whisked me from one side to the other, like two titan’s clashing in a game of chess. I was floating in the sky, as I had done so many times before, but something was different. Normally the clouds were white and fluffy; today they were almost gray. It felt like I could see them shifting uneasily under…

    • Empyrean #26

      CLOUDSCAPE #12 Oil on Canvas, Impressionism, Ethereal There she was my guardian angel , dressed in all white, with her wings spread out behind her. She was inviting me to come closer into the clouds that surrounded us. They were so light and puffy. Was I really here? Or just watching a movie in my mind? The white turned to…

    • Sky detail

      SKY DETAILOil on Canvas, Impressionism, Ethereal The cloudscape reflects a sense of peace and calm as the clouds undulate and dissipate with the wind. This landscape’s solemn tones evoke sadness as the sun sets on another day. It has been painted so masterfully, that one can almost feel the wind brush through their hair as they stare at this calming…

    • Search

      SEARCH Oil and sand on canvas To discover clarity one must break through the glass which Is the life of a soul- this is a common truth. But how do you know which glimmers of light are the personal pieces of yourself that will rise from the glass, and which pieces of light are not your own? It’s hidden within…

    • To find

      Breaking through the glass, which is the life of a soul, is a popular belief. But how can you tell which glimmers of light are your own personal pieces that will develop from the shattered fragments of glass? It’s hidden beneath life’s surface’s reflections.

    • Curve

      CURVE Oil on Canvas With amazing blues this geometric work is dreamy and cool. The curvature of the painting feels as if the world is going to spin off its axis. It feels expansive and yet contained at the same time.

    • SFO- KOA

      A multitude of firm lines make up the flexing form, overlapping in a way that makes it impossible to tell where one begins or ends. The leading lines run from the top right corner all the way to bottom left

    • Moonlight storm

      The air was thicker than water and I struggled to breath, but my mind was weightless. There were no thoughts except the vastness that surrounded me. The urge to open my eyes came, strong at first and when I did…

    • Plane #12

      There was a connection, impossible to describe but just in reach of your tongue. A statement bold with subtle treatments of truth and reality. The softness of an obtuse design suspended in a world we can feel but we don’t understand.

    • Plane #10

      There was logic behind everything, everything had a purpose; the color even and complex, the texture violent but fluid. It all came together in a symphony of beauty, if not chaos. An art so perfect it couldn’t have been created by anyone… but the creator himself.

    • Plane #15

      The essence of his creation was reflected in its purity, no scratching to be seen, an absolute beauty that could only have come from him. He had tried to describe his marvels to others before, but only now did I understand.

    • C&H – Crockett, CA.

      C&H CROCKETT, CA OIL ON CANVAS Three buildings stand clustered to the right as light streams though their windows illuminating the evening sunset. Off in the distance is a bridge. The beautifly contrasting buildings on the pink and purple sunset provide this image with a calmness that moves the viewer while even pretending they are in the city.

    • Las Vegas

      LAS VEGAS OIL ON CANVAS As the years of classic retro neon is behind us, it is images like this one that bring it abck to life. A woman painted and adorned wit neon is sitting in a western style pose on top of a business sign. While this work may have pin up vibes it provides the viewer with…

    • Reno Casino

      RENO CASINO OIL ON CANVAS Money won, money lost, a gambler’s life is not for the weak. A typical day in Reno’s casinos. The odds are stacked for the house, but the gamble is with the player. The dazzling lights and sounds of the casinos, the clack of chips and constant beeping from machines. It’s a money-hungry city in a…

    • Neon Palms

      NEON PALMS OIL ON CANVAS The night is black with the dark sky and the stars as far as you can see. The neon lights are almost blinding, illuminating the city like a beacon of hope and desire. There you find excitement and joy like no other experience in your life. You run up to the table and throw down…

    • Las Vegas – Hottest slots in town

      LAS VEGAS – HOTTEST SLOTS OIL ON CANVAS It’s exciting, isn’t it? With the greatest Casinos in town, there’s always something new to see and do. It’s an exciting experience on the Casino floor, with free adrenaline. Cash continues to flow and almost never runs out. The casinos’ lights are brilliant and enthralling, drawing you in to play and risk…

    • Ikebana series #1

      Ikebana series #1: The flower painting contest held by the St. Lobelia’s school of Ikebana is what brought these two together for the first time, Ranma with her fragrance and Ukyo with her artistry. Now, they are asked to hold ikebana exhibits at a carnival, where they will be competing against each other once again! Both of them would like…

    • Ikebana series #2

      This ikebana was made from a single white gerbera. It is a relatively simple ikebana, but the long stem and the linear flowers give it a great volume not to mention how beautifully it’s detailed leaves show off against the backdrop of nature behind my window! It makes for a very elegant yet lush-feeling display. It has an almost 3D…

    • Ikebana series #3

      This piece of art was created by using textured acrylic paint, with live flower arrangements in the background. This is the second article about an Ikebana series which was started with Ikebana series #1 . As explained previously, “Ikebana” is a Japanese traditional art of flower arrangement. The most important fact in this art is that there are no rules.…

    • Ikebana series #4

      This painting was done after I read a book about how to arrange flowers in Japanese-style. I really like the rustic feel of this painting because the materials used in the arrangement are not ordered, but instead just thrown together in an unsystematic way that echoes my own feeling when arranging flowers.

    • Ikebana series #5 – Diptych

      This painting went with the previous as a diptych. This time I tried to play with sensory perceptions by using contrasting colors, shadows and reflections. The chair is both dark and bright, the vertical lines give it a sense of depth while at the same time bringing forward its central part where one eye is located. It’s a little bit…

    • Sacramento river #1

      The Sacramento river is majestic. The river’s size is rather impressive. In normal times, it can accommodate several large ships at once. And of course, the main feature of the Sacramento river is the water. As you would expect, since it flows downstreams of numerous mountains, there are many good fishing points. This time I’ve only made a portrait photo…

    • Sacramento river #2

      Sacramento river is a part of the Sacramento river watershed, which covers an area measuring 9,556 square kilometers in Northern California. It is 530km in length and runs from the Sierra Nevada range to its mouth at San Francisco Bay. As a life source for millions of people it’s been dubbed “the American Nile”. In the past it was one…

    • 76 Rodeo, CA.#1

      with its rolling hills and majestic oaks, looking south toward the Pacific Ocean. As you can see from the series title, “Ikebana”, this piece is modeled after a traditional Japanese flower arrangement using a California native plant called Oso Easy as my focal point. Using a variety of Nihon-ga (Japanese style) painting tools, I’ll show you how this was made.…

    • 76 Rodeo, CA.#2

      The painting 76 Rodeo, CA. #2 was done after the work done in April 2010 when I visited an area about 30 miles east of Los Angeles that is known for its oil wells and industry along the freeway. The landscape is filled with hard edges and surrounded by a lot of pollution. When I was working on the oil…

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