 Two New Paintings (2026)
My inspiration for these works began with a single, perfect moment — biting into a ripe fig warmed by the summer sun. That lush burst of deep purple and soft pink opened into warm neutrals and luminous gold. The paintings carry that same sun-drenched feeling — textured surfaces that feel beautifully time-worn, as though they’ve absorbed seasons of light and memory. I delight in the thought of introducing these pieces into modern interiors — the rich, organic warmth against clean lines and minimal spaces creates such a joyful, living contrast.  Heart-Mind Medicine (2026)
36” x 60” | Mixed media on canvas This piece was created after a trip to Santa Fe with Gallery MAR. I pressed Milagros into wet plaster, then baked the surface under the desert sun. Up close, foraged sawdust and subtle textures remain visible. Milagros is a Spanish word meaning “miracles” or “wonders.” In Latin American and Spanish folk traditions, these small votive offerings are used as petitions for healing, protection, or guidance — and as expressions of gratitude when prayers are answered. The work feels like both prayer and medicine — a convergence of cultural memory, material transformation, and the deep alchemy of the heart-mind.  This quarter brought a quiet deepening in the studio.
These works continue my exploration of material memory — layers of iron-rich Utah dirt, plaster, and gold pigment baked under the desert sun, creating luminous surfaces that shift with light. They speak to the beauty of surrender, transformation, and the radiance that rises from deep grounding.  Grounded Radiance (2026)
60” x 48” | Mixed media on canvas Layers of iron-rich Utah dirt, plaster, and gold pigment were baked beneath the desert sun. When water mixes with the gold pigment, a natural oxidation occurs, creating spontaneous and welcome greens. This piece was made in harmony with nature — allowing the materials their own agency to change, transform, and reveal unexpected beauty. A quiet convergence where heaven meets earth.  Celestial Grounding (2026)
60” x 72” | Mixed media on canvas There are moments when heaven and earth feel perfectly aligned — when the body rests in deep surrender and the painting above holds both sky and soil. This piece was created in that same spirit: layers of iron-rich Utah dirt, plaster, and luminous gold pigment, baked under the desert sun until the surface cracked open with light. A visual reminder that true grounding often comes from allowing ourselves to be held between the celestial and the earthly. In stillness, we remember.  These paintings are offerings — born from deep time in the studio and a desire to share beauty, grounding, and quiet transformation with you.
Earthy yet luminous, each piece carries the memory of place: layered with iron-rich Utah dirt, salt, plaster, and gold pigment, then baked under the desert sun. They speak of rupture and renewal, pressure and radiance, the ongoing alchemy of becoming. I hope they resonate with you.  A special gift for a friend opening a new padel club — turning functional sports gear into sculptural art.
The paddle is layered with iron-rich Utah dirt, Great Salt Lake salt, foraged sawdust, refurbished paint, and gold pigment. Baked in the intense Utah sun, it developed beautiful natural cracks and fissures. Rope fills the paddle holes, with some strands emerging organically for a striking tactile effect. The tennis ball carries rich Utah red dirt embedded in plaster and paint, finished with gold. Together they celebrate the alchemy of everyday objects — where pressure, time, and material memory create beauty from the ordinary. Grateful to Gallery MAR for helping bring this to life. |