Immersed in the world of shamanic visions and altered states of consciousness, the artist creates luminous portraits of human and animal spirits using oil, acrylic, and mixed media. Before the paint touches the canvas, intricate preparatory rituals rooted in meditation guide the artist's hand to unveil spiritual realities that are often hidden from ordinary sight. This luminosity represents the profound spiritual essence visible to shamans but obscured from most.
With a lineage steeped in award-winning painters, quilters, and craftsmen, the artist carries forward a legacy that resonates in the portraits they meticulously craft. Drawing from diverse experiences in TV, film, and photography, the artist possesses an intuitive understanding of form, light, and composition. A perpetual experimenter, they are not confined by medium, constantly exploring new techniques from crafting inks to creating paints.
Viewers often remark on the captivating gaze of the eyes in the artist's portraits, designed to connect, engage, and communicate with the observer. This serves as a powerful testament to the communicative ability of art, where the spirit within the piece resonates with the viewer's heart. Despite the challenges posed by translating ephemeral visionary experiences onto a two-dimensional plane, the artist's intention remains clear - to illuminate the spiritual world beneath the surface and invite the viewer to glimpse their own radiant spirit.
For those seeking to bring a touch of spiritual luminosity into their home or office decor, the artist's prints offer a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the intricate tapestry of shamanic visions and altered states of consciousness. Each piece is a portal to a world where human and animal spirits come alive, inviting the viewer to explore the hidden depths of their own radiant spirit.