 This is it.
If you’ve ever thought about painting with me, now is the time — before I step back from teaching in North America in 2027. I’ll be leading 8 Fearless Abstract Painting workshops between now and the end of the year. These are the last opportunities for a while. Painting saved my life once. It brought me back into alignment after years of living according to other people’s expectations. It remains one of the clearest ways I know to reclaim presence, power, and joy. If something in you is calling, don’t wait. 2026 Schedule August 18 – Alta Community Enrichment (Sold Out) August 20 – Park City Library (Local Author Event) August 22 – Springville Museum of Art August 26 – Maven SLC September 12 – Ogden Contemporary Arts September 17 – Red Ledges (Members only) October 24 – Make Space Kayenta December 5 – Kimball Art Center Come paint with me while you still can.  Have you ever seen a painting swim?
It began during a retreat I hosted in Costa Rica. We wrapped unprimed canvases and ran them into the ocean. The feeling was pure exhilaration — part ritual, part experiment. Later, I floated works on the Great Salt Lake. The still, mineral water and wide horizon made the canvases feel like they belonged to the landscape itself. This process came naturally. I have always painted in relationship with place — allowing environment, weather, and water to become part of the work. In Hawaii, the practice deepened. I began floating both the paintings and myself in the same water. The question arose quietly: which came first, the work or the one who makes it? We are, of course, inseparable. These paintings have now moved through ocean, lake, river, and pool — Costa Rica, Utah, Hawaii. Each body of water leaves its own trace. One day I hope to take them to the beaches of Brazil, where I was born. Until then, they keep teaching me the same lesson: let go, stay present, and allow the work to meet the world.  Three Openings
Mixed media Mind. Body. Spirit. Three thresholds where light enters, where the surface yields, where the work breathes. Available at Gallery MAR  The Moon in Love (2026)
Mixed media on canvas There is something deeply spiritual about the moon ~ a quiet witness to our lives, a symbol of cycles, reflection, and gentle illumination in the darkness. This small painting captures that luminous energy. Its textured, metallic surface shifts beautifully with the light. Some experiences — like the moon’s glow or the full presence of a painting — are best felt in person.  Huge thanks to Jen Tough Gallery for curating Where the Light Gets In — a beautifully curated group exhibition.
It was a joy to step into a new artistic community. The talent, warmth, and creative spirit here are remarkable. I left feeling both grounded and inspired, grateful to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones. Thank you to everyone who made the opening such a success; especially to my partner, who helps me navigate these high-energy evenings with ease.  Huge thanks to the Park City Senior Center for hosting Fearless Abstract Painting.
Trying something new can feel intimidating, and I deeply admire everyone who showed up with open minds and open hearts. Thank you as well to the Kimball Art Center for making this workshop possible.  A gallery partnership is a lot like a marriage. You get back what you put in.
There are many ways to navigate a relationship with a gallery, but my most honest advice is this: treat it with the same care you would a marriage. Alignment, commitment, honesty, trust, collaboration, and a little fun all matter. When the fit is right, you become stronger together. You show up fully for one another — and in return, the relationship often gives back far more than expected. Looking back on three years with Gallery MAR, I’m especially grateful for the moments that have defined this chapter:  A month filled with openings, fearless painting, and my first-ever book reading!
Group Show Opening Where the Light Gets In August 1 | 5:00 – 7:00 pm Jen Tough Gallery, Santa Fe, NM Fearless Abstract Painting Micro Workshop – Sold Out August 18 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm Alta Community Enrichment Park City Library Local Author Event August 20 | 5:00 pm Park City Library Fearless Abstract Painting Workshop August 22 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Springville Museum of Art Fearless Abstract Painting Workshop August 26 | 5:30 – 7:30 pm Maven SLC  A leopard can’t change its spots.
Good thing I’m not a leopard. Resonant Earth (2026) Mixed media on canvas 48” x 30”  What a night!
Fearless Abstract Painting at Gallery MAR with the Marcella Club was a resounding success! Thank you to everyone who showed up with open minds and open hearts. Painting fearlessly with bold roller strokes in such a stunning venue, surrounded by beautiful art, was truly inspiring. Grateful for every brave creator who joined us. |