I paint moments that feel worth holding onto—fleeting shifts of light, quiet pauses, and scenes that carry a sense of familiarity or nostalgia. A clothesline moving in the wind, sunlight resting on fruit, a figure lost in thought—what draws me in is not just the subject, but the feeling it leaves behind.

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Most of my work begins with photographs I’ve taken while traveling or moving through everyday life—images that suggest the beginning of a story. From there, I rely as much on memory as observation, using sketches and studies to shape the composition. Working primarily in the studio, I focus on atmosphere and light, whether it’s the warmth of late afternoon or the stillness before a storm.

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The process is immersive and meditative. While my work remains grounded in observation, I’m less interested in documenting a scene exactly as it appeared than in conveying what it felt like to be there. Whether painting landscapes, still life, or figures, I return to the same intention: to capture moments that feel quiet, familiar, and emotionally present.

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Across all subjects, composition, contrast, and light guide my decisions—creating paintings that invite the viewer in and leave space for their own sense of recognition.