Exploring the Unseen in Nature & Ourselves

I have always been drawn to stories with a strong emotional core. My latest fine art gouache collection, We All Have Weird Roots, reveals the hidden complexity of houseplants through intricately detailed root systems. Each painting transforms a plant’s pot into an X-Ray like window, exposing the delicate, tangled, and often overlooked structures beneath the surface.

While the foliage of houseplants is what draws our attention, I’m most fascinated by what lies beneath the soil—thick rhizomes, delicate tendrils, and sprawling root networks. These underground structures mirror the human experience: while we present a carefully curated exterior to the world, beneath it our emotions are tangled, messy, and beautifully complex.

Behind the Collection: The Story That Inspired These Works

In 2023, a medical misdiagnosis left me without eyesight for nearly eight months. Unsure of how to interact with the world without the use of my eyes, I spent most of my time indoors and filled my flat with houseplants. When I could finally see again, I repotted my leafy companions and became fascinated by their root systems. I realized that my experience mimicked that of my houseplants—their foliage is the first thing anyone notices. Because I looked the same as I always had, no one realized I couldn’t see. They saw a composed facade, but my insides were a mess of conflicting emotions.

This realization became the foundation of We All Have Weird Roots, a collection that explores resilience, transformation, and the unseen forces that shape us.

🎨 Gouache on paper

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Start your art collection with these small yet intricate fine art gouache paintings. Harvest the Minis is designed for collectors at any stage—whether you're new to collecting or looking to add unique, affordable works to your gallery.

Each 4x4-inch miniature painting is a layered, textured exploration of color and form, crafted with the same techniques as my larger works. These compact fine art pieces encourage you to pause, look closer, and experience the quiet complexity within.

Perfect for small spaces, gallery walls, or as an entry point into collecting fine art, these mini gouache paintings are easy to display, mix, and curate into a growing collection.

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Each animal I paint offers a study in honesty. Free from ego or pretense, they move through their ecosystems with a natural sense of belonging. These works are an attempt to capture that vitality, exploring our own interactions and sense of place in the world.

Problems (But Make Them Animal) is a playful and thoughtful series of gouache paintings imagining the private worries and quirks of the animal world. A white tiger grows self-conscious about the color of her fur, a cheetah runs so fast his spots scatter behind him, and a crow hoards trash it rebrands as treasure.

Humorous and tender, these works explore identity, vulnerability, and the quiet absurdities we all carry.

This series explores the quiet intimacy and humor of dogs with their most cherished objects: soft toys, well-worn balls, or, in some cases, humble pieces of trash transformed by affection. Each painting examines the unique bond between animal and object, capturing not only the dog’s personality but also the emotion ascribed to their possession. My Favorite Toy invites viewers to reflect on the nature of attachment, joy, and how even the simplest items can become imbued with meaning.

I had the pleasure of contributing a 3-part gouache painting series to Leisure Painter Magazine and The Artist, where I shared my insights on this versatile medium. The series spanned several issues and covered everything from gouache basics and painting techniques to tips and tricks for creating vibrant, textured artwork with my favorite paint.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this series was designed to inspire and guide you to explore gouache as a medium.