Decorative Elements

Sections, blocks, and subtle traces of abstracted patterns within the background or alongside the subject.

These elements emphasize the two-dimensionality and the iconography of the space.

Sharing the Road, 8” x 8”, mixed media on wood panel, 2023.

Using the left block as a decorative example of the environment the subject lives in.

Sanctuary, 8” x 8”, mixed media on wood panel, 2019.

Using graffiti-inspired tracings to compose the background.

The Forager, 18” x 24”, acrylic and ink on wood panel, 2019

Using the impression of vegetation as means to “fill up” the space and the iconographic “halo” I’m drawn to strongly focus the viewer’s eye.

The use of foliage is an element I’ve turned to recently. I’m surrounded by it in my home environment. It draws comfort, protection, connection to nature and disconnect from humans (hiding myself and the neighbors)… until winter. Autumn is a reminder of the lost of coverage to come— change.

In progress with leaves in the background.

Surrounded by patterns, where the wilderness and the rural boundaries collide.

Natural decoration around the studio.

The stars offer another repetitive, natural decoration. Photograph taken from my surroundings.

Lost Words, 8” x 10”, acrylic on paper, 2023.

Having the patience to use only “dots” to fill the space and make the greater picture.

Arcadia (Beast), 9” x 12”, acrylic and graphite on canvas, 2023.

Application of the stars to fill the space. There are still moments to breathe, but the subject’s world seems to open up with the night sky as its backdrop.

Nocturnal Prelude, 36” x 36”, mixed media on canvas, 2023.

Using the iconic halo around the portrait and filled in with stars. The starscape was a peaceful, repetitive motion for myself working as an artist. The patience is worth the resulting visual.

Nocturnal Prelude detail with increased brightness and contrast.