New Painting: "Forces at Play"
"Forces at Play," 24x30", oil on linen (2024-2026 ) This was one of the first paintings I started as I was moving into my brand new basement studio in October 2024, after seven months of construction. That year had been a challenge, to say the least. My son was struggling with behavioral issues at school, and throughout the summer—after barely completing kindergarten—we had a steady rotation of behavioral therapists coming and going from our home every afternoon. Three hours a day. Five days a week. The sounds of his meltdowns, or moments of joy and play, layered over the constant hammering and construction noise, made for one of the most difficult working environments I’ve ever experienced. My studio was crammed into our dining room. There were no doors. No blockades. Constant interruptions. So when I finally moved everything into my studio, I was chomping at the bit to get started on new work. I wanted BIG paintings. I wanted to stretch out, feel the space, enjoy hav...
