Photography

My passion for photography began during my freediving adventures in the Monterey Bay. Equipped with a GoPro and a profound fascination for nature, I immersed myself in the underwater realm. Over time, my photography skills advanced, yet my inspiration remained rooted in the wonders of the sea and the natural world.

Monterey Bay

Celestial Reflections

Within the Pale Blue Dot Big Sur Ca

The Dance of Lightning Monterey Ca

Infinity in a Puddle Asilomar State Beach

Mirror Marvels Pacific Grove Ca

Summer

Love

A Coastal Engagement

Digital Canvas

In the summer of 2023, I embarked on my journey into digital art using my iPad and Adobe Fresco. Starting with black and white sketches, I gradually transitioned to experimenting with color and eventually dynamic brushes to emulate the texture of oil painting

Scarlet Flags

Dance of the Elements

Asilomar Beach in Stormy Weather Monterey Ca, Digital Oil Brush

The Fool Digital Oil Brush

Incontro di Cuori: Beatrice e l'Amore nel Primo Sonetto di Dante

Meeting of Hearts: Beatrice and Love in Dante's First Sonnet

Transporting us to 14th century Florence, this artwork vividly captures an iconic moment from Dante Alighieri’s La Vita Nuova. Within this scene, the enigmatic meeting between Beatrice and Love, as portrayed in Dante’s inaugural sonnet, unfolds. Love, personified and ethereal, materializes in the nocturnal hours, extending a heart ablaze with fervent flames. Against the backdrop of night’s veil, a cosmic connection unfurls.

Yet, the narrative deepens. Love’s presence, once luminous, dissolves into tearful obscurity. This poignant transformation stems from Beatrice’s overwhelmed trepidation-her heart and soul daunted by the magnitude of love’s manifestation. The profound symbolism resonates, echoing the intricate layers of Dante’s own turbulent relationship with her.

This artwork stands as a visual portal into the realm of emotions Dante wove through his poetic tapestry. The essence of their meeting is encapsulated within the interplay of hues and imagery, each element an ode to their intricate connection. Every detail weaves together to form a narrative tapestry that reflects the depth and complexity of their encounter. It invites the viewer to ponder upon the intricate dichotomies of love, fear, and the enigmatic forces that shape our human experience.

Master Copy of Winslow Homer’s Breezing Up (A Fair Wind)

Unfinished

Traditional Canvases

The winter quarter marks my initial venture into traditional mediums, whether charcoal or paints. While I did participate in a 5-week summer art class, my exposure to art has been confined to these brief periods - 5 weeks in summer and 10 weeks in the winter quarter. Nevertheless, I'm immensely satisfied with my progress thus far, and my journey of learning from Winslow Homer is far from over.

An Ossuary Portrait Art 20 Winter 2024

Twilight Tides Art 20 Winter 2024

Still Life Art 20 Winter 2024

Emulation of Giovanni Strazza’s The Veiled Virgin

Master Copy of Wayne Thiebaud’s Girl with Pink Hat

Unfinished

Glowforge Laser Cutting