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Excerpt from an interview I did with @mt.fog talking about my process in creating the artwork for the album- you can read the whole thing in their Nov 25 Newsletter-sign up link in their bio(i think)!
************************************************+Anything you want people to know about the art you made for Every Stone is Green? In terms of its process/story/ colors/ shapes/ whatever!

Every Stone is Green, the painting, came out of a deep mutual resonance between myself and the members of Mt Fog. I also took inspiration from a Pinterest mood board Carolyn created, mp3’s with demos of the secret new songs that I’d listen to on my runs,
seeing Mt Fog perform live and of course from Carolyn introducing me to the world of Hildegard Von Bingem.
Through many texts & conversations about art, creative process and the new work she and the band were recording, I spent a lot of time early on just thinking and considering where the creative intersections between us all were. By the time I felt the urge to start
experimenting with imagery, I think I had embodied the poetry of Mt Fog’s catalogue. I would say there was a component of reverse ekphrasis* beginning to occur with the
poetry of her favorite song lyrics from the new album that I asked her to handwrite out and send a jpeg of to me that got stirred around in my psyche to become a visual translation of her world into mine.

Excerpt from an interview I did with @mt.fog talking about my process in creating the artwork for the album- you can read the whole thing in their Nov 25 Newsletter-sign up link in their bio(i think)!
************************************************+Anything you want people to know about the art you made for Every Stone is Green? In terms of its process/story/ colors/ shapes/ whatever!

Every Stone is Green, the painting, came out of a deep mutual resonance between myself and the members of Mt Fog. I also took inspiration from a Pinterest mood board Carolyn created, mp3’s with demos of the secret new songs that I’d listen to on my runs,
seeing Mt Fog perform live and of course from Carolyn introducing me to the world of Hildegard Von Bingem.
Through many texts & conversations about art, creative process and the new work she and the band were recording, I spent a lot of time early on just thinking and considering where the creative intersections between us all were. By the time I felt the urge to start
experimenting with imagery, I think I had embodied the poetry of Mt Fog’s catalogue. I would say there was a component of reverse ekphrasis* beginning to occur with the
poetry of her favorite song lyrics from the new album that I asked her to handwrite out and send a jpeg of to me that got stirred around in my psyche to become a visual translation of her world into mine.

Excerpt from an interview I did with @mt.fog talking about my process in creating the artwork for the album- you can read the whole thing in their Nov 25 Newsletter-sign up link in their bio(i think)!
************************************************+Anything you want people to know about the art you made for Every Stone is Green? In terms of its process/story/ colors/ shapes/ whatever!

Every Stone is Green, the painting, came out of a deep mutual resonance between myself and the members of Mt Fog. I also took inspiration from a Pinterest mood board Carolyn created, mp3’s with demos of the secret new songs that I’d listen to on my runs,
seeing Mt Fog perform live and of course from Carolyn introducing me to the world of Hildegard Von Bingem.
Through many texts & conversations about art, creative process and the new work she and the band were recording, I spent a lot of time early on just thinking and considering where the creative intersections between us all were. By the time I felt the urge to start
experimenting with imagery, I think I had embodied the poetry of Mt Fog’s catalogue. I would say there was a component of reverse ekphrasis* beginning to occur with the
poetry of her favorite song lyrics from the new album that I asked her to handwrite out and send a jpeg of to me that got stirred around in my psyche to become a visual translation of her world into mine.

Excerpt from an interview I did with @mt.fog talking about my process in creating the artwork for the album- you can read the whole thing in their Nov 25 Newsletter-sign up link in their bio(i think)!
************************************************+Anything you want people to know about the art you made for Every Stone is Green? In terms of its process/story/ colors/ shapes/ whatever!

Every Stone is Green, the painting, came out of a deep mutual resonance between myself and the members of Mt Fog. I also took inspiration from a Pinterest mood board Carolyn created, mp3’s with demos of the secret new songs that I’d listen to on my runs,
seeing Mt Fog perform live and of course from Carolyn introducing me to the world of Hildegard Von Bingem.
Through many texts & conversations about art, creative process and the new work she and the band were recording, I spent a lot of time early on just thinking and considering where the creative intersections between us all were. By the time I felt the urge to start
experimenting with imagery, I think I had embodied the poetry of Mt Fog’s catalogue. I would say there was a component of reverse ekphrasis* beginning to occur with the
poetry of her favorite song lyrics from the new album that I asked her to handwrite out and send a jpeg of to me that got stirred around in my psyche to become a visual translation of her world into mine.

What a killer way to launch @earlymorningclouds in bellingham! It was a beautiful crowd of faces and a great night of tunes all that way down the line! Special Thanks to @secretcorndog for putting his full heart into these songs with me! Also thanks to @annaarvan @sylvania.moons and @ramtambham ! What a full circle it was for me to share the stage with ya'll after so long away! Now it's time to get more shows.... hit us up!

In 2024 I had the opportunity to share the pieces shown here--a hand-full of paintings that were from my first solo show that occurred in 2023 in Lexington Kentucky to my west coast friends. I was included in 4 group/juried shows, and have another one coming up in January in Vancouver BC.

but...after January it's time to put to rest my exhibit that was titled \Fault/LINES as I am excited to finally feel focused and clear on my next show that I am full of energy and excitement for--the goal is to have work ready in the later part of 2025.
In the meantime, please come visit me in Bellingham first Fridays at my studio in the basement of #make_shiftartspace and if you know anyone who would love to own a piece from this collection( or any other work) please connect me and send them my way! I love my paintings, but I need to clear my studio so I can make more !
Dm for Pricing/size
the following are all in oil with mixed media details
1 Characteristics of a Meritocratic Society
2 Open Letter to the Department of Repurposing
3 A Practice of Inhalation & Exile-ation Strategies
4 [fig. 1] Initiations of Self-sustaining Convection Currents
5 Language is a Transient Symbolic Experiment
6 Subtle Body Navigational Chart
7 A Study of Accidental Synthesis
#delphianclovermill @delphiangallery @clovermill_artist_residency

Come down for Kids Art Walk May 1st i made an altered book piece on display @make.shiftartspace

Come down for Kids Art Walk May 1st i made an altered book piece on display @make.shiftartspace

Come down for Kids Art Walk May 1st i made an altered book piece on display @make.shiftartspace

Come down for Kids Art Walk May 1st i made an altered book piece on display @make.shiftartspace

Come down for Kids Art Walk May 1st i made an altered book piece on display @make.shiftartspace

Come down for Kids Art Walk May 1st i made an altered book piece on display @make.shiftartspace

Something new - a pickup installed on the baritone uke... im just getting started on this idea-but so far the experiment seems hopeful-- special thanks to @sunnflecks and @champlinguitars for the help, conversation & encouragement in this endeavor 🙌

I'm feeling big feelings and so much love for Carolyn B, @selectlevel & @c.rosebridge of @mt.fog as I hold my first vinyl cover complete with the painting I did for their new album Every Stone is Green. ( the one I have is the special wax mage test print gifted to me by mt fog and apparently the colors used were inspired by the colors in my painting)!( Link in bio to get yer own!)
Being an album cover artist has always been a secret dream of mine and this was an amazing experience-I couldn't be more thrilled with the final outcome in physical appearance and also in its musical content. I also was so fortunate to be a part of this line up of genuinely beautiful and kind people who are Mt Fog- these folks are all artist supporting each other and also supporting other artists-- (thanks for the shoutout in @thestrangerseattle - seriously ! OMG 🤩)

Just FYI -being arounds @mt.fog is like getting your heart tuned up! Listening to their music is even more uplifting-- SO....

Hope to see you out at @tractortavern on March 12th or here in Bellingham at @oddfellowstempleroom on March 26 which also happens to be my Birthday!!

I'm feeling big feelings and so much love for Carolyn B, @selectlevel & @c.rosebridge of @mt.fog as I hold my first vinyl cover complete with the painting I did for their new album Every Stone is Green. ( the one I have is the special wax mage test print gifted to me by mt fog and apparently the colors used were inspired by the colors in my painting)!( Link in bio to get yer own!)
Being an album cover artist has always been a secret dream of mine and this was an amazing experience-I couldn't be more thrilled with the final outcome in physical appearance and also in its musical content. I also was so fortunate to be a part of this line up of genuinely beautiful and kind people who are Mt Fog- these folks are all artist supporting each other and also supporting other artists-- (thanks for the shoutout in @thestrangerseattle - seriously ! OMG 🤩)

Just FYI -being arounds @mt.fog is like getting your heart tuned up! Listening to their music is even more uplifting-- SO....

Hope to see you out at @tractortavern on March 12th or here in Bellingham at @oddfellowstempleroom on March 26 which also happens to be my Birthday!!

I'm feeling big feelings and so much love for Carolyn B, @selectlevel & @c.rosebridge of @mt.fog as I hold my first vinyl cover complete with the painting I did for their new album Every Stone is Green. ( the one I have is the special wax mage test print gifted to me by mt fog and apparently the colors used were inspired by the colors in my painting)!( Link in bio to get yer own!)
Being an album cover artist has always been a secret dream of mine and this was an amazing experience-I couldn't be more thrilled with the final outcome in physical appearance and also in its musical content. I also was so fortunate to be a part of this line up of genuinely beautiful and kind people who are Mt Fog- these folks are all artist supporting each other and also supporting other artists-- (thanks for the shoutout in @thestrangerseattle - seriously ! OMG 🤩)

Just FYI -being arounds @mt.fog is like getting your heart tuned up! Listening to their music is even more uplifting-- SO....

Hope to see you out at @tractortavern on March 12th or here in Bellingham at @oddfellowstempleroom on March 26 which also happens to be my Birthday!!

I'm feeling big feelings and so much love for Carolyn B, @selectlevel & @c.rosebridge of @mt.fog as I hold my first vinyl cover complete with the painting I did for their new album Every Stone is Green. ( the one I have is the special wax mage test print gifted to me by mt fog and apparently the colors used were inspired by the colors in my painting)!( Link in bio to get yer own!)
Being an album cover artist has always been a secret dream of mine and this was an amazing experience-I couldn't be more thrilled with the final outcome in physical appearance and also in its musical content. I also was so fortunate to be a part of this line up of genuinely beautiful and kind people who are Mt Fog- these folks are all artist supporting each other and also supporting other artists-- (thanks for the shoutout in @thestrangerseattle - seriously ! OMG 🤩)

Just FYI -being arounds @mt.fog is like getting your heart tuned up! Listening to their music is even more uplifting-- SO....

Hope to see you out at @tractortavern on March 12th or here in Bellingham at @oddfellowstempleroom on March 26 which also happens to be my Birthday!!

Now that #februllage2026 is complete- im focused in the studio to get my newest series of painting done so I can focus on the other components of my next solo show ! Im looking forward to the coming of spring,full moon energy to fuel me up! And longer days to fill with heart & beauty !

Im having so much fun getting lost in this underworld of water and shenanigans...I started this a little before I moved my Studio from @make.shiftartspace to @the.fab.studios last May- even with quite a few starts & stops- I am pretty pleased at where i am at now in the process and can see where it's taking me!

Next up- the prompt for #7 Rain for @februllage BUT first... i need to get home, eat a meal and start making it --

Last night at the shakedown A mystery was solved!
I have a side project in my studio that I work on as way to explore color & textures and also a place to use up any leftover paint on my pallette after a painting session-
These paintings are quick & expressive paintings from picts I take at shows of guitar fx pedal set-ups. I usually remember or note the band, but the first two were from a show with many bands that played in one nite last year at the crocodile and I didnt know whos pedals they were.
well....last night after the @tanglemap set, @kinskiseattle played (who also played at the crocodile show last year) and sure enough....I solved the mystery of the first photo. Yay!
1. @kinskiseattle crocodile
2. Still a mystery
3. @blackbelteaglescout - wwu kugs 50th show
4. still a mystery

Some of the ones above are not done yet and I have ones sketched out ready for paint...& I have a whole album of pedal moments photos ready to occupy a canvas-and when I have enough done (all will be 12"x12") I will put them all up somewhere!

Last night at the shakedown A mystery was solved!
I have a side project in my studio that I work on as way to explore color & textures and also a place to use up any leftover paint on my pallette after a painting session-
These paintings are quick & expressive paintings from picts I take at shows of guitar fx pedal set-ups. I usually remember or note the band, but the first two were from a show with many bands that played in one nite last year at the crocodile and I didnt know whos pedals they were.
well....last night after the @tanglemap set, @kinskiseattle played (who also played at the crocodile show last year) and sure enough....I solved the mystery of the first photo. Yay!
1. @kinskiseattle crocodile
2. Still a mystery
3. @blackbelteaglescout - wwu kugs 50th show
4. still a mystery

Some of the ones above are not done yet and I have ones sketched out ready for paint...& I have a whole album of pedal moments photos ready to occupy a canvas-and when I have enough done (all will be 12"x12") I will put them all up somewhere!

Last night at the shakedown A mystery was solved!
I have a side project in my studio that I work on as way to explore color & textures and also a place to use up any leftover paint on my pallette after a painting session-
These paintings are quick & expressive paintings from picts I take at shows of guitar fx pedal set-ups. I usually remember or note the band, but the first two were from a show with many bands that played in one nite last year at the crocodile and I didnt know whos pedals they were.
well....last night after the @tanglemap set, @kinskiseattle played (who also played at the crocodile show last year) and sure enough....I solved the mystery of the first photo. Yay!
1. @kinskiseattle crocodile
2. Still a mystery
3. @blackbelteaglescout - wwu kugs 50th show
4. still a mystery

Some of the ones above are not done yet and I have ones sketched out ready for paint...& I have a whole album of pedal moments photos ready to occupy a canvas-and when I have enough done (all will be 12"x12") I will put them all up somewhere!

Last night at the shakedown A mystery was solved!
I have a side project in my studio that I work on as way to explore color & textures and also a place to use up any leftover paint on my pallette after a painting session-
These paintings are quick & expressive paintings from picts I take at shows of guitar fx pedal set-ups. I usually remember or note the band, but the first two were from a show with many bands that played in one nite last year at the crocodile and I didnt know whos pedals they were.
well....last night after the @tanglemap set, @kinskiseattle played (who also played at the crocodile show last year) and sure enough....I solved the mystery of the first photo. Yay!
1. @kinskiseattle crocodile
2. Still a mystery
3. @blackbelteaglescout - wwu kugs 50th show
4. still a mystery

Some of the ones above are not done yet and I have ones sketched out ready for paint...& I have a whole album of pedal moments photos ready to occupy a canvas-and when I have enough done (all will be 12"x12") I will put them all up somewhere!

You asked for it and so we deliver it... here's a snippet from a practice session with @niconixie on guitar & @secretcorndog on drums - this song is a lovely diddy leaning into uncomfortable run ins with the #malegaze
- come see us at 8pm sharp this friday at @ramtambham We are opening for the talented songwriter @annaarvan and the amazing improvtastic chill vibes of @sylvania.moons

My first song written on this beautiful Favilla baritone ukulele i got @champlinguitars for my March Bday- finally feeling it's power! So...posting this For the algorithm but It's also for u, cuz- thar be some big feelings out there and we could all use a littlereminder to be Radical with our Self-Love right now - while at the same time lean intentionally into Radical Compassion & Awareness for the suffering of others.
XONico

Hair by @devidoeshair @honeysalon

I've had #Thalassophobia since I was an adolescent. I have a lot of of theories as to why and that is one of the themes i am exploring in the work that will make up my next show of paintings I'm calling \Sunk/COSTS - it's a follow up to my 2023 series \Fault/LINES which dealt with disruptions in life that interrupt personal growth.
This year has been a year of disruptions with a capitol C for the breast cancer I was dealing with and the Brain Cancer that my spouse was diagnosed with in September that remains an ongoing battle - in the uncertainty of this time, i'm thankful for the ability to use my tools to inquire more deeply into the depths of the unknowable- through texture and color and time, I find my mind is able to process and find resolution and peace in the questions that have no answers .

I've had #Thalassophobia since I was an adolescent. I have a lot of of theories as to why and that is one of the themes i am exploring in the work that will make up my next show of paintings I'm calling \Sunk/COSTS - it's a follow up to my 2023 series \Fault/LINES which dealt with disruptions in life that interrupt personal growth.
This year has been a year of disruptions with a capitol C for the breast cancer I was dealing with and the Brain Cancer that my spouse was diagnosed with in September that remains an ongoing battle - in the uncertainty of this time, i'm thankful for the ability to use my tools to inquire more deeply into the depths of the unknowable- through texture and color and time, I find my mind is able to process and find resolution and peace in the questions that have no answers .