Living Together16" x 20" Acrylic & Ink on Wood Panel In the struggle against climate change and urban expansion, this conservation art painting represents a success story. The El Segundo Blue butterfly is a small butterfly that lives in the coastal dunes next to LAX airport. It was in danger of extinction until it was placed on the Endangered Species list in 1976. As a result the dunes up against LAX were preserved to ensure the butterfly's habitat. The population

This contrast between movement and form creates a sense of both lightness and power

The viewer is left wondering how big this approaching wave is

25" x 12" Ink & Acrylic on Maple Panel

The clean composition highlights the timeless elegance of the Sting’s bold design

In this abstract ocean painting I explore the way the water moves and changes

The hand-drawn details create a rich contrast

detailed drawing

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We seem to be faced with an abundance of circumstances that strain our ability to be hopeful

The Fern Divide showcases a stunning combination of colorful painted ferns and delicate flowers

instinct and design

Black Tipped Reef Shark captures the elegant tension of life beneath the surface