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Divine Romance | New Work

12/29/2021

 
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"Why Art": "They are sacred objects and we gaze at them in ignorance and wonder, and the reason for that is... the unknown shines through them at us in partially articulated form." Jordan B. Peterson

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In Terms Of Forever | Commission Painting Park City, UT

12/20/2021

 
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"As I review the EVENTS of my past life I realize how SUBTLE are the INFLUENCES that SHAPE our DESTINIES." Nikola Tesla

​Large-scale commission painting for a client in Park City, Utah thanks to Ontario Design

In Terms of Forever
acrylic & mixed media on canvas
50 x 72 in.
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Patience, Self-Love & Belonging

12/15/2021

 
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Over my lifetime I have been plagued by the question: Where do I belong? I’m Brazilian but I don’t live in Brazil. I’m Canadian but I don’t live in Canada. I live in the USA but I am not quite an American. 

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Why A Blank Canvas Is a Lot Like An Empty Plate

12/13/2021

 
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Think of a blank canvas as an empty plate. Now imagine yourself arriving at a great, big buffet full of delicious options. The options before you are things like: different colors, mediums, textures and perhaps even different techniques. What will you choose to put on your plate? There are many considerations, but your choices will depend largely on 3 things:

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Shadow Work

12/8/2021

 
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Shadow Work involves getting in touch with the parts of yourself that you've repressed — or what some might refer to as their "dark side." When you dive into the unconscious material which shapes your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, you allow for the expression of a fuller, more authentic version of yourself.

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Commissioned Painting, Park City, UT

12/8/2021

 
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​The Start of Something New: Large-Scale Commissioned Painting for clients in Park City, Utah. I approach my canvas the same way as I approach my yoga mat: by setting an intention. My intention is to create a painting that will be a vehicle for: Abundance, Beauty, Celebration, Health & Healing, Inspiration & Love. Although these written mantras will eventually get covered up with layers of paint and texture, it is my belief that these intentions will still be felt by the viewer.

In Terms of Forever
acrylic & mixed media on canvas
50 x 72 in. 
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Cosmic Chant

12/6/2021

 
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"I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear." Martin Luther King, Jr.

​Cosmic Chant
acrylic & mixed media on canvas
24 x 48 in.

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Honoring Utah Artists Exhibition

12/6/2021

 
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2 Openings in One Night! Thank you Alpine Art & Frame and Workshop SLC for contributing to the health & vitality of our community by supporting local artists. ​

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Better Together

12/3/2021

 
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NEW WORK

Be Peace & Divine Mind
acrylic & mixed media on canvas
24 x 48 in. each

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