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a man with mechanical parts and wires surrounded by flowers and golden cardinals

a man with mechanical parts and wires surrounded by flowers and golden cardinals

Tension and Reverie

A look at Tension and Reverie: a surreal artwork reflecting closeness and distance together, the point where two people meet but never quite touch.

Nov 195 min read

robed figures sit on tree branch with glowing lanterns. Blue and purple colors dominate the magical scene

robed figures sit on tree branch with glowing lanterns. Blue and purple colors dominate the magical scene

Moments After the End

A surreal artwork exploring the quiet moment after hardship where nature returns, machinery fades, and transformation quietly begins.

Oct 235 min read

Cybernetic skull with tubes and machinery flanked by dark spires

Cybernetic skull with tubes and machinery flanked by dark spires

6 Little Drawings Became a Gateway to a New Creative Approach

A rapid evolution in my drawing style over the course of six small drawings.

Oct 83 min read

A green skull with glowing red eyes and mechanical tentacles floats in front of dark cityscape. Bright red moons fill the night sky

A green skull with glowing red eyes and mechanical tentacles floats in front of dark cityscape. Bright red moons fill the night sky

A Journey Into Painting Clarified My Drawings

A first, rough attempt at translating my art style to a new medium.

Jun 42 min read

A demon-like creature with machinery protruding from face and head with glowing yellow eyes. Jagged mountains and an orange sunset fill the background

A demon-like creature with machinery protruding from face and head with glowing yellow eyes. Jagged mountains and an orange sunset fill the background

Epistemic Machinations (Final)

Nature and machine compete for dominance in the surrealist art piece 'Epistemic Machinations'

Apr 175 min read

A baby's face with grotesque teeth and tentacles floats among silhouetted trees and a burning orange planet. A red sky adds an ominous atmosphere.

A baby's face with grotesque teeth and tentacles floats among silhouetted trees and a burning orange planet. A red sky adds an ominous atmosphere.

The Tireless Lament of Past Selves (Final)

Inspired by a venture into parts work therapy, 'The Tireless Lament of Past Selves' expresses the lingering pain of past events.

Jul 16, 20246 min read

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