Every piece — whether it's a commissioned painting, an editorial illustration, or something just for me — starts the same way: not with a look I'm trying to achieve, but with a feeling I'm trying to hold onto. The medium, the level of realism, the palette all follow from there.
Sketching and mental groundwork — figuring out what the piece is actually about before deciding what it looks like.
Deciding on the medium, composition, and color palette that best carry the mood I'm after.
Stepping back, revising, and trusting the piece to tell me when it's finished — while still leaving room for experimentation.
Studies and works in progress.
See where the process ends up — the full portfolio, organized by feeling.
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