Drawing inspiration from the work of Albert Koetsier, this 8' x 8' painting was created using clear coat and black fabric dye on unbleached muslin. When lit from the front, it is a striking black and white composition.

When back-lit, the painting transluces to reveal red tulips. I color the flowers without the red bleeding through the black and white of the original piece, I created a blend of clear coat, pigment, and dye.

An unexpected (but pleasant) result of mixing the clear coat and dyes caused the translucency to behave more like a gel than a pigment, enabling a vibrant ranges of colors and interactions with light.

The cartoon for a trompe l'oeil exercise, graphite and charcoal on craft paper

A studio progress shot, lit by fluorescent fixtures. 

A 4' x 4' classroom exercise, Off Broadway on unbleached muslin. Shown here lit with ERS fixtures and Roscolux gel.

Classroom exercise, 2' x 2' Off Broadway on Velour

A timed classroom study, 4'x4' charcoal on craft paper

A classroom exercise, 6' x 8' charcoal on craft paper

A classroom project, 4' x 8', craft paper, Flex Glue, Off Broadway, and vermiculite/joint compound good on muslin.

This 4' x 8' piece was created using rollers, sprayers, and a variety of flogs. Off Broadway on unbleached muslin.

4' x 8' Off Broadway on unbleached muslin

18" x 2' OffBroadway on muslin.

This beautiful piece was found in an antique shop, and had sustained extensive water damage. After stripping the veneer, I created a faux grain that restored the table to its former glory.

After several layers of graining, a few coats of PolyShade, and the addition of some gold leaf details, the table was both functional and aesthetically restored.