Many people first encounter my work in public spaces — on stage, in libraries, cafés, or through High Light, Human Light , where I paint people live while listening to their stories. Those moments are shared by design. They’re meant to invite reflection, recognition, and a sense of shared humanity. But the heart of the work — the listening — is the same whether it happens in front of an audience or in a quiet, private setting. Public projects allow me to explore how listening

People often assume abstract portraiture is best suited for individuals — something deeply personal, inward, quiet. But families are where this work often becomes most powerful. When I paint a family, I’m not trying to capture everyone at their best angle or freeze a single shared moment. I’m listening for the dynamics between you — how voices overlap, how energy moves, who holds space, who brings levity, who anchors the room. Families are layered by nature. Abstract portrait

I don’t begin portraits by asking how you want to look, I ask you to tell me about yourself. Then I listen.  I listen to how you speak, where your voice softens, where it speeds up, where it holds. I listen for joy, hesitation, humor, grief, pride — not to label them, but to feel their shape. Listening is not passive in this process. It’s an act of care. When I paint, I’m not trying to capture a moment or a likeness. I’m translating presence — the emotional light that comes t

Commissioning an abstract portrait is not a one-day transaction — it’s a short creative journey we take together. Here’s what the process looks like, step by step, so you know exactly what to expect and when. 1. Booking & Deposit Once we agree to work together, I’ll send a simple agreement and a link to submit your deposit. This reserves your spot in my schedule and allows me to begin preparing for your portrait experience. Nothing begins until the deposit is received — this

People often ask what it actually means to commission an abstract portrait — especially if they’ve never commissioned art before. So I wanted to share a little about how this works, and what you can expect. It starts with a conversation When someone commissions a portrait with me, we begin with a conversation. This can happen in person or virtually. I ask gentle questions, listen closely, and pay attention to what feels important — not just what’s said, but how it’s said. The