About

Hiya, I’m a digital artist with a passion for creating immersive worlds, crafting compelling character designs, exploring abstract landscapes, and pushing myself into new projects. Alongside visual art, I also write song lyrics and music. Allowing sound and narrative to inform my visual work. I’m driven by a desire to tell stories and evoke emotion through the expressive power of digital art.

Rooted in traditional oil painting on canvas, my work grew from a lifelong fascination with how light and color shape emotion. I’m inspired by the past as much as the present. Historical art, literary worlds, and the dreamy aesthetics of bokeh photography all weave their way into my work, filtered through my ever-evolving vision.

I thrive on character design, concept art, and modern landscapes, especially in that pivotal moment when an idea shifts from a passing thought into something tangible. The act of experimentation fuels my process, and I’m always exploring new techniques and tools to push past creative boundaries. Digital art is more than a medium to me—it’s how I explore ideas, tell stories, and connect with the world around me.

My musical tastes mirror my approach to visual art—eclectic, exploratory, and driven by feeling. From classical music to operatic baroque rock, I gravitate toward music with strong rhythm, drama, and emotional pull.

I’m drawn to imperfect moments — the in-between expressions, the pauses, the unguarded seconds people usually overlook. I noticed how quickly moments disappear and how rarely we slow down enough to see them. Come, take a rest and enjoy a simple doodle and a ditty.

I specialize in digital paintings.  My work often features out of focus compositions, a preference for vibrant color palettes, a love for fantastical landscapes, and how it all interacts with texture. I make stylized and somewhat surreal depictions with a strong emphasis on color and texture. I use a very deliberate and painterly (impasto) style, with thick brushstrokes and an almost textured appearance. It’s not a photorealistic representation; rather, it leans into a dreamlike quality. I’m a self-taught artist with over 20 years of experience in oil and acrylics. 

What I Do:

I’m available for freelance commissions, custom illustrations, and digital art prints.  I’m excited to collaborate with others and bring your ideas to life.

I primarily work with IbisPaint X on iOS. 

Connect With Me:

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Thank you for stopping by. I’m eager to connect with fellow art lovers and explore the world of digital art together.