Fine Art - People and Portraits

Willing Hands series

“Willing Hands” is a series of portraits focusing on hands at work. In this series I portray unique portraits of individuals, never showing their faces. I want to explore all the different ways we use our hands- for work, for leisure, for connecting with others.  I have always been fascinated by hands as a vehicle for telling a story- not only do we talk with our hands, but our hands themselves reflect our life experiences through their individual physicality and character. Hands are a portrait of a life lived. This series tells the story of a multitude of moments that make up the richness of life, and the joy of living.

"Baking Day with Grandma" 20x28" soft pastel (2022)- In private collection.

"Blues in the Night" 8x10" soft pastel, 2024 (sold)

"The Chef" 16x20" soft pastel, 2022 (sold).

"The Fortune Teller" 12x24" soft pastel, 2023 (sold).

"The Fiddler" 12x24" soft pastel, 2022 (sold).

"Baking Day with Grandma" 9x12" soft pastel study (2022) sold.

"The Fiddler study" 6x12" soft pastel, 2022 (sold).

"The Pastellist" 18x18" soft pastel, 2022 (sold)

"The Knitter", 16x20" soft pastel, 2022 (sold)

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​Family portraits, baby portraits, pet portraits, wedding scenes, and family trees. 

Many of these paintings were done on commission. Commissions are typically priced at $5 per square inch, depending on the subject matter and complexity. Framing, sales tax, and shipping are additional.

I am not currently accepting commissions.

Scarlett ink and watercolor

"Redwood Wedding" watercolor

"Henry B" 8x10" ink and watercolor, 2021

Nude Reclining Woman, charcoal

Two Girls, 14x18" mixed media

Newlyweds watercolor

Andrew B. ink and watercolor

Charcoal portrait study

Apple Picking ink and watercolor

"Cora" 8x10" ink and watercolor, 2021

'72 MG Midget, mixed media

"Umbrella Selfie" watercolor

"Piper: Day 1" watercolor

Elizabeth watercolor

Liam ink and watercolor

"Legs" oil on canvas

Interested in a commission? Email me with details!

I often take on fine art commissions such as portraits, landscapes, and gifts. Commissioned work can take anywhere from 2-6 weeks. Price will vary based on size, complexity, deadline, and framing options. Please let me know what you're looking for, and I'll get back to you with a few different options to satisfy your vision and budget! 

I am comfortable working in watercolor, pastel, ink, and mixed media. I typically choose my medium based on what I think will best represent the subject matter. 
-House portraits are typically done mixed-media; in ink, graphite, and acrylic/watercolor.
-Landscapes are typically pastel, although can also be watercolor.
-Portraits can be ink and watercolor, or pastel in some cases.