Shadow to Glow — A for Abstract Shadow to Glow marks the beginning of a new ongoing body of work exploring art styles alphabetically, starting with A for Abstract. This piece was created on a 12" round wood panel using mixed media. I began with acrylic blacks and whites, allowing contrast and movement to emerge before introducing layers of oil pastels. The surface was then sealed in resin, locking the energy in place while adding depth and permanence. An unexpected layer reveals itself under...

A Moment of Permission Some pieces arrive loudly. This one arrived quietly. This 12-inch round painting was created on wood using acrylics, built slowly in layers, and finished with intention. From the beginning, it was never about decoration. It was about a moment — one that exists outside of urgency, fear, or control. At the center is a white raven. For me, the white raven is not symbolic in a decorative sense. It is an alter presence — something instinctual, observant, and deeply familiar....

A Special Commission: When Ravens Appear Some commissions are about likeness. Others are about meaning. This piece was created to honour two moments—two undeniable experiences—felt after loved ones had already crossed over. Moments that were not imagined, not hoped for, but felt with clarity and recognition. The request was simple and profound: two ravens. Ravens have long been seen as messengers, witnesses, and keepers of memory. They exist between worlds—grounded and airborne, present and...