48x36in
122x91cm
Acrylic on Canvas
Hand-stretched
Backboard Handmade
About the ‘Black and White’ Series
The Black and White series was subconsciously in development long before I even knew it would exist. While working almost exclusively on abstract art in the beginning of my career, I grew restless with my style and sense of direction. My once small hobby had, rightfully, turned into an obsession and I could feel the desire to dive deeper into my craft. I wanted to prove I was truly an artist and could do more than just throw paint at the wall.
Determined to teach myself something more technical, and guided by many painters before me, I figured the best way to learn realism was by painting the body. After each new work, my confidence grew. Quite honestly, I was attempting and completing things no self-taught rookie should ever try.
For a time, I was surfing a nice wave of momentum, making abstract and realistic works quite regularly. With that drive, I began, and barely finished, creating a one-off white on black work when a sudden job opportunity stopped me in my tracks. Before I could blink, I was across the country trying to adapt to a wildly new west coast life.
When the dust settled and I finally started painting again, I couldn’t help but gravitate back to the last work I made. I couldn’t escape it. That simple white paint carried so much emotion within a few careful lines. Its beauty continually spoke to me and spoke for itself. I felt like I had finally found the right voice for a new series.
Years later, and now over ten installments into the series, each work brings an exciting, yet technical challenge. One that I’m always proud to share. While my work will evolve over the coming decades, this series is undoubtedly here to stay.
48x36in
122x91cm
Acrylic on Canvas
Hand-stretched
Backboard Handmade
About the ‘Black and White’ Series
The Black and White series was subconsciously in development long before I even knew it would exist. While working almost exclusively on abstract art in the beginning of my career, I grew restless with my style and sense of direction. My once small hobby had, rightfully, turned into an obsession and I could feel the desire to dive deeper into my craft. I wanted to prove I was truly an artist and could do more than just throw paint at the wall.
Determined to teach myself something more technical, and guided by many painters before me, I figured the best way to learn realism was by painting the body. After each new work, my confidence grew. Quite honestly, I was attempting and completing things no self-taught rookie should ever try.
For a time, I was surfing a nice wave of momentum, making abstract and realistic works quite regularly. With that drive, I began, and barely finished, creating a one-off white on black work when a sudden job opportunity stopped me in my tracks. Before I could blink, I was across the country trying to adapt to a wildly new west coast life.
When the dust settled and I finally started painting again, I couldn’t help but gravitate back to the last work I made. I couldn’t escape it. That simple white paint carried so much emotion within a few careful lines. Its beauty continually spoke to me and spoke for itself. I felt like I had finally found the right voice for a new series.
Years later, and now over ten installments into the series, each work brings an exciting, yet technical challenge. One that I’m always proud to share. While my work will evolve over the coming decades, this series is undoubtedly here to stay.
