4 weeks until Portland Open Studios!
Heads up: The Portland Open Studios event is now only 4 weeks away! I cannot believe how fast time seems to be flying. My studio at the moment is a Big Mess. I’m working …
Book I illustrated coming out this spring! A Search for the Northern Lights
Check out this video for some sneak peeks at the book I illustrated: A Search for the Northern Lights by Elizabeth Rusch & Izzi Rusch, will be released on April …
What is “oiling out?”
I explain here for oil painters why I “oil out” all my paintings before adding the final coat of varnish.
Book publishing moving forward!
I am overjoyed to report that I’ve completed all my illustrations for “Hunt for the Northern Lights” (working title.) My publisher West Margin Press is on schedule to print in …
Mural for Mudbone Grown Unity Farm at Oregon Food Bank
In June, I worked on a team to help finish a mural in Southeast Portland. In July, I was added to the Regional Arts & Culture Council’s Muralist Roster. And …
Book Illustration On the Horizon
Update:01/07/2020 The book is finished and going into production! The release date is April 14, 2020. You can now pre-order a signed copy from me. If you’re accessing this page …
Thor: A Rare Portrait
I don’t always paint portraits, but when I do… I paint my handsome cousin Thor! These days portrait commissions are something I do only occasionally, usually for friends and family. …
Swallowtail Butterfly Egress Window Mural
This is a personal project in my own home that I just had to share with you! This is an egress window that was recently installed in a basement room …
Arboreal Dendrites
Here is “Arboreal Dendrites,” 12″ x 36″. This painting was inspired by pictures I took of some amazing kiawe trees in the grounds outside the entrance to Hanauma Bay on Oahu, …
Last Weekend’s Art Opening
Here are some pictures from my art reception in Portland last weekend! Here I am (on the far right) giving my artist talk. I shared my artist statements for the …