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.

image of a landscape painting created with the impasto technique and a palette knife

The palette knife debate

For all its visual flair, the palette knife carries a complicated reputation in the art world.

Reflections that resonate

Mirrors in art don’t just reflect surfaces—they reveal stories and reflect ideas.

image of a dark rainy street at night with street light seen from above

Film noir: From canvas to celluloid

Noir visuals drip with drama: skewed camera angles, dramatic lighting contrasts, and urban nightscapes cloaked in shadow and rain.