more escapes into the realms of color and pattern via botanical abstractions.
(1) “Wilted Tulip” aqua-oil (2) “Abstract Tree” ink and watercolor
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If the energy and spirit of flight could be captured in paint I doubt this painting gives it justice but I had to try. “Free Flying” aqua-oil 16×20″
Here’s a look at a few skateboard decks I designed. All designs began as pencil drawings which I then redrew in Illustrator to create a a scalable vector image. from left: “Fly it”, “Origins”, and “Jump It”
random and automatic like a stream of consciousness, like life….. “In No Particular Order” oil on canvas (SOLD)
Throughout the ages the human form has been witnessed in the trees and become the inspiration behind folkloric tales of wood nymphs, druids, and tree spirits. Whether you believe the myths or not, you can’t help but notice the twisting anthropomorphic shapes in the roots and trunks of trees that do indeed suggest faces and [...]
I was really moved by Obama’s inauguration speech yesterday and am excited about a future of change and progress. Here’s a look at my latest illustration project created for the January newsletter of The Whole 9
These must be among the coolest and rarest insects out there. You can take a look at what a real one looks like here: http://bugguide.net/node/view/32354 Lately I’ve been inspired by the color pink, not your typical bubblegum pink, but that really funky fuschia and hot pink that conjures images of 60s mod fashion. My friend [...]
After launching Üka, my small accessory company, I invested in a small screen printing system and have begun creating T-shirts from my artwork. These were my first 2 designs. More to come soon. All prints are created using eco-friendly water-based inks. These and other designs (when available) can be purchased in my etsy store.
more escapes into the realms of color and pattern via botanical abstractions. (1) “Wilted Tulip” aqua-oil (2) “Abstract Tree” ink and watercolor
As I browse through some of my artwork I find it interesting how certain characters tend to reappear. Enter the top-hatted circus man and the ponytailed girl. Who are these oddball characters and why do they keep cajoling me into their curious world? They are clearly in cahoots with one another. (1)”Molly’s Point” graphite drawing [...]
And continuing to follow my latest trend of insect inspired designs, here is a mock-up of a T-shirt design featuring our friend the housefly derived from one of my pencil sketches. These T-shirts will eventually be on sale at ukastyle.com


