The latest and current series I’ve been working on is my shadows series, affectionately nicknamed “shady ladies.” There’s a new gallery page up, under the…
I was looking to start a new series and was inspired by comic books. The concept was to work with wood panels to represent a…
Often, the toughest part of a mini-series is ending it. I chose the wisdom of Obi-wan, who said, “In my experience, there’s no such thing…
The red bat is considered lucky in China. Often these animals are painted together in groups of five; this is to represent the five blessings…
Day twenty-nine corresponds with the Chinese New Year, ushering in the Year of the Rooster. Additionally, roosters are often associated with good fortune and prosperity.…
It couldn’t be lucky series without a little superstition. “Fingers crossed,” is the expression I use most to wish someone good luck, especially via text.…
This is one of the weirder “good luck” expressions, as generally speaking, breaking any bone isn’t so lucky. In my super limited research, this notion comes…
The Laughing Buddha is called Hotei in Chinese. He is considered a symbol of good luck and was based on an actual Chinese monk, Ch’an,…
Have you ever heard that it is lucky if it rains on someone’s wedding day? I think this notion of lucky bird poop is similar;…
The funny bit about shooting stars or falling stars is that they are not actually stars at all. They are actually meteoroids falling into Earth’s…
And no, I’m not talking about Florida. I learned a lot about different lucky charms while working on this mini-series. Prior to this, I had…
The Figa Charm is a good luck symbol, and it originates from ancient Greece. In present-day, it is still considered lucky in Portugal and Brazil. However,…
Today’s drawing is of the Hamsa Hand, which is considered a good luck charm in both the Islamic and Jewish faiths. It is a protective…
As an avid Star Wars fan, I had to make sure this image snuck in the Buena Suerte Series. In this scene, Luke has just…
The Dala horse has been considered lucky in Sweden since the 1700s and originated in the Dalarna province. The style of each horse denoted what…
Crickets have been considered good luck as far back as 500 BCE, being a symbol of prosperity, vitality and good fortune. This punny cricket happens…
Blowing a fallen eyelash off of your finger has been considered good luck since around the mid 19th century. Much like birthday candles, you make…
“Find a penny, pick it up. All day long you’ll have good luck!” Not all good luck charms have their own little rhyme, so I suppose…
When I started this series, my Irish stepmother was quick to point out that black cats are considered lucky in Ireland. When I was plotting…
Lucky Bamboo is kind of a misnomer; it doesn’t actually belong to the bamboo family. However, it is considered good luck and believed to bring…
For this piece, I liked the contrast of the woman really happy, with shards of glass in her mind. When things deconstruct in life, it is…
Oh, she burned. Expressions stick around because generally they offer some sound advice. One of my favorites, and a reoccurring theme of late is “Don’t…
Ever have a memory so vivid you could recall it in your mind, the same way you look at a photograph? That’s what this piece is…
I happen to be a big fan of antiquated things. I like looking at things that used to be the latest and greatest, but are…
The latest in my “Perspectives” Series, this little 6″x12″ painting is entitled “She twisted.” Suffering from either an intentional or unintentional blindness, this little lady…
Here is the latest painting from my “Perspectives” series. This one is entitled “She upstairs.” A solemn, poised girl shows the viewer that she is…
I finished up this painting about a month ago, but I forgot to post it. Usually I finish a piece before moving on to…
Just wanted to give a huge thanks to the fine folks at SkylineArtEditions.com for featuring me as their “Artist of the Month” for June! Pictures are…
I’ve completed a new painting for your viewing pleasure. Here we have a seemingly sweet girl with a soft smile, with something far less innocuous…
I’ve been working on new artwork, picking up where I left off on a series I started last summer. Here’s the latest in the series,…
I’ve known Shelby, my friend and neighbor, for almost 7 years. We’ve watched each others’ pets while the other is on vacation. That’s trust right…
My friend & co-worker Pamela asked me to help out with her pregnancy announcement. She and her husband already have a son, so they figured…
My buddy Seth from high school reached out to me to help him with a birthday surprise for his wife. He asked me to draw…
It’s not all that often that I work in color. I was a little intimidated when I was asked by a fellow skee-ball player to…
My beloved brewskee-ball league, asked me to do some paintings/murals in the new home of the league! I was honored! The bar is called Full Circle Bar,…
I’m excited to share my new webpage at Skyline Art Editions! While the site has a new look, Skyline still specializes in limited edition printing,…
I feel like a slacker, but with *kind of* the best reason. I’ve been in a lull when it comes to creating artwork, but that…
Hello, residents of Austin! This coming Saturday, April 26th, I will be having a pop-up prints shop at West Elm (on the corner of 5th…
Fact: I play in a competitive skee-ball league. I’m stoked that they are having the fifth annual national championships (BBNC Brew skee-Ball National Championships) again…
Today’s drawing, and the very last of the twenty thirteen series, is a little masquerading cameo!
Today’s drawing is inspired by one of my favorite bands, Arctic Monkeys! I adore their new album, AM, and am grateful for the inspiration :)
Two people that have had a huge influence on me as an artist, share a birthday! Simon Le Bon, with his amazing lyrics, and Roy…
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