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  • Unicoi, an Interior Study #02

    Unicoi, an Interior Study #02

    Some rooms are like crystals; they hold and refract the light of past moments. This latest piece in my “Chambers” series focuses on a small seating area at Unicoi Lodge, treating it as a container for the very atmosphere of the place.

    The warm, glowing light from the fixtures mixes with the cool, bright daylight from the windows, filling the space with a unique, nostalgic energy. The rich textures in the chairs feel like the imprint of countless conversations. It’s an exploration of “Interiority”—not just of a room, but of the memories and light it holds, making it a true chamber of memory.

    Technical Details:

    • 6×9 140lb cold press
    • Sakura Pigma pens
    • Acrylic swipe

  • St. Simons Red Cedar

    St. Simons Red Cedar

    From the sun-drenched coast of St. Simons Island, Georgia.

    This illustration is a portrait of a single, magnificent Southern Red Cedar that caught my eye. More than just depicting the tree, this piece is a direct study in light—how a bright, clear sun can describe every twist of a branch and lay its entire structure bare in the shadows below.

    A quiet moment of observation on the Georgia coast.

    Technical Details:

    • Samsung Tab9 Ultra
    • Infinite Painter
  • A Visit to the Daffodils

    A Visit to the Daffodils

    This digital illustration presents a stylized garden scene, rendered with a vibrant yet somewhat muted color palette and a distinct layering of textures and lines. The composition features terraced brick walls supporting lush greenery, including rounded purple bushes, various trees depicted with differing levels of detail, and patches of bright green lawn. Figures are sparsely placed within the landscape, adding a touch of narrative ambiguity. The overall effect leans towards a contemporary take on landscape art, blending elements of graphic design with painterly washes of color and a deliberate flattening of perspective. The artist employs a combination of precise linework and more gestural, almost abstract applications of color, particularly the energetic bursts of pink in the foreground, creating a dynamic tension between representation and abstraction.

    The illustrative style and focus on simplified forms and expressive color evoke connections to several art movements. The flattened perspective and bold use of color resonate with aspects of Post-Impressionism, particularly the decorative qualities found in the work of artists like Édouard Vuillard. Simultaneously, the graphic quality of the linework and the layering of distinct visual elements bear similarities to aspects of Pop Art, recalling the screen-printed aesthetic and interest in everyday scenes seen in the work of David Hockney. The combination of natural subject matter with a stylized, almost graphic execution creates a unique dialogue between these artistic traditions.

    Technical Details:

    • Samsung Tab9 Ultra
    • Infinite Painter
  • Unicoi Lake

    Unicoi Lake

    Date taken: 2/27/26
    Camera: Pentax istDL
    ISO 200 | 1/250
    M42 Lens

  • Fern and Stream

    Fern and Stream

    Date taken: 3/28/26
    Camera: Pentax istDL
    ISO 400 | F/5.6 | 1/250
    M42 Petri 1.8/55mm

  • Arrowhead

    Arrowhead

    Date taken: 3/28/26
    Camera: Pentax istDL
    ISO 200 | 1/1000
    M42 Petri 1.8/55