Any Suggestions?

If you look at my work, one obvious thing about it is that I have two very distinct styles. This has been something that has been commented upon by a few people in the industry. One says I should find a way to combine the two styles into one. The other person says that I’m just on the verge of having a very powerful and memorable style, but that I have to push it just a bit further. I too believe that I am on the edge of a breakthrough, but my dilemma is exactly how to do it. My pen & ink work is very detailed and meticulous as well as in black & white. My acrylic paintings are loose and brightly colored.

Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can do to meld the styles together?

I suppose that the proving ground for this new style will be in the children’s book illustrations I’m starting. I’ll find my own way eventually, but its great to have input.

The Kellingtons

I do a fair amount of commissions. Many of which are portraits. I learn a bit about the person to be painted from the client, then incorporate their likeness and any other related items into the art. I take the person and turn them into a poster.



This is a painting I did for the Kellingtons. They had just remodeled their kitchen and wanted a focal point, so I did a portrait of them, incorporating their love of music and cooking. They were very pleased with the outcome.

Love Your PMS

Presenting the PMS bag! This little item shows my sometimes twisted sense of humor. PMS is an image I came up with awhile back. I thought it was great, (if I do say so myself) so I did a few variations. I was lucky enough to meet the owners of Joy and Jake - a home furnishings company, on whose bags I used to paint the images. They were very successful for me in sales. The first one, in blue was seen by a woman in my studio and she immediately said “I have to have it!” Well, I LOVE to hear that! Will that be cash or charge? lol.