Reflections Blog

I share my thoughts, ideas, opinions, reflections on the art world at large, discuss trends, exhibitions, books, and other creatives who influence my work.

A vibrant, digitally enhanced portrait of a woman with expressive eyes, rendered in a painterly, oil-brush style. Her hands are held up close to her face, palms outward, creating a framing effect. Bold, multicolored strokes—blues, oranges, reds, and purples—sweep across her skin and background, blending with feather-like textures. The overall composition evokes intense emotion and artistic surrealism.

Flattened by grief

What began as a creative process unexpectedly became a form of recovery.

image of a artist sketchbook open on a table with various artist materials next to it

An artist’s sketchbook

Unlike a gallery, which is curated and designed to showcase finished works for public viewing, a sketchbook is deeply personal and experimental.

image of flowing, organic shapes in a cosmic theme. The image transitions from deep blues and purples on the left to warm oranges and yellows on the right, with countless colorful bubbles and orbs of varying sizes scattered throughout.

The superpower of art

Visual art isn’t just about capturing what we see—it’s a powerful expression of how an artist experiences the world.