Artwork
The pieces I create are inspired by nature, things that I like or find fascinating, and expressing what I experienced in this life. Take a journey through my world and find a piece of yours.
Acrylic Paintings
I was inspired by Vincet van Gogh’s Sunflowers and wanted to create my own version of it. Using bolder colors and texture, I wanted this piece to stand out and catch your attention.
This painting is on a 16 × 20 canvas.
One of my favorite things to see in Big Bend National Park is the dark skies. After the sun goes down, you are in for a treat as the stars dance across the sky. You are able to see the milky way during the night throughout certain parts of the year. I wanted to capture it dancing across the sky in with the Chisos Mountains.
This is painted on a 12 × 24 canvas.
One of my favorite things to watch in Big Bend National Park is the storms that dance around the desert floor. I wanted to show a storm dancing behind the Chisos Mountains. Allowing the colors to grab your attention and bring you in for a closer look.
This is painted on an 18 × 24 canvas.
Big Bend National Park holds a beauty you cannot understand until you experience it. The sun sets and sun rises capture your attention as the colors dance in the sky. I wanted to capture this particular morning as I was sitting in my favorite spot in the park. I remember how peaceful that particular morning was as the sun slowly came up behind the mountains. It was a cool morning, and the fog was dancing along the river.
This is painted on an 11 × 14 gessoboard.
Dragons bring up fantasy and magic when we think of them. I wanted to capture that magic on canvas when I painted him. I used metallic paints to help give it that pop and make him come alive.
This is painted on an 11 × 14 canvas.
On one of my many adventures, I was in South Dakota and came across this Four Mile Old West Town. It was right outside of Custer, SD and It was set up to show how things were back then. I came across a few areas that captured my attention and then paint them. This is one of them. I love how everything was set up and the colors made things come together.
This is painted on an 11 × 14 gessoboard.
I wanted to create a piece that captured the beauty of flowers and the elegance of the horse. Showing off the strength and beauty of each element. The colors grab your attention and make things come together.
This is painted in an 11 × 14 canvas.
The dogwood flower is beautiful together and by itself. I wanted to capture its beauty in this painting and show off its details. I used metallic paint to give it some pop and elegance.
Sometimes you get those unannounced pictures that come through and surprise you. I thought it would be funny to paint them in a unique and colorful way.
This is painted on 3 - 5 x 7 gessoboards that have been attached to a 10 × 20 canvas.
This piece was Created for my book, Take the Leap . . . Your Dreams are Waiting. This spot was a turning point in my life as on one of my hikes I had to jump off the side of the mountain at night. If you would like to know more about that hike, I suggest reading my book.
This is painted on a 16 × 20 canvas.
This piece was inspired from a couple I came across at a Day of the Dead Festival in Terlingua, TX. I love how they were dressed and how everything came together.
This is painted on a 24 × 24 canvas,
This piece is special to me because when I was out hiking one time, I miscalculated the miles on a hike and ended up hiking in the dark. I ended up hiking up on a mountain lion and was able to get away. I titled this piece Lucky because I was able to get away.
This is painted on an 8 × 10 gessoboard.
This piece was created to bring awareness to mental health. I wanted to show how water is powerful and can be healing. Showing how water can wash away darkness and allow you to shine.
This is painted on an 11 × 14 canvas.
Oil Paintings
One of the birds that has captured my attention and heart is the kingfisher. As small as the bird is, it makes a lot of noise and can dive deeper than I thought. I wanted to capture it diving and getting its food. They are fascinating birds to watch and hear.
This is painted on a 16 × 20 canvas.
I created this piece for a cover of a book I am working on. I went through a lot of grief and trauma in a short amount of time and wanted to show that you can still stand after the storm. Pieces will need to be picked up, and rebuilding will need to take place, but in the end you will get through it.
This is painted on a 24 × 30 canvas.
Marilyn always captured my attention along with many other famous people across the world. I wanted to capture her beauty in this painting.
This is painted on an 8 × 8 canvas.
This piece was first created for a contest that was about waterways. I was not fully happy with the original piece and felt like it was lacking something. I always wanted to create a sword in the stone piece and thought this was perfect time to do it. I altered this piece a bit and it really came together. It was a fun piece to flip, and I enjoy the tale behind the sword in the stone.
This is painted on an 18 × 24 canvas.
Growing up, pecans were a big part of my life. My family worked farms collecting pecans to be sold. I have a lot of memories growing up working with pecans. I wanted to create a piece that really showcased the pecans.
This is painted on a 12 × 24 canvas.
I wanted to create a mythical creature and make her seem inviting for a kiss. Expressing the magic of something that may or may not exist, and then having it pull you in for a kiss is playful.
This is painted on an 11 × 14 gessoboard.
I painted this piece to show the beauty in things as they pass away. These roses have lost some petals, but they still hold the beauty in what they are. Just like we pass through this life and age, we still hold beauty inside each one of us.
This is painted on a 16 × 20 gessoboard.
Pastel Paintings
I came across this view on one of my trips to Big Bend National Park and wanted to create it in a piece. I love the contrast in colors and how the light illuminated the desert floor.
This piece is 9 × 12 on matted foam board.
I created this piece in plein air at Matagorda Beach in Texas. I wanted to capture the peace and surroundings as the boat passed by me.
This piece is 9 × 12 on matted foam board.
Mix Media Paintings
TobyMac is one of my favorite artists, and his music helped me through some tough times. I wanted to capture him a unique way and allow the colors to grab your attention.
This piece is on an 8 × 8 canvas.
I had a canvas that somehow got a hole in it. I didn’t want to throw it away and wanted to show how something can be broken can transform into something beautiful. I made a few more holes in the canvas and allowed things to flow around. I put down and layered a lot of colors until it all came together, A rose came forth and it is a reminder that beauty can come from something broken.
This piece is on a 16 × 20 canvas.
I created this piece to show the beauty of the female body. The bright colors make it stand out and bring attention to certain areas.
This piece is an 18 × 24 canvas.

