Process notes, after-work studio entries, and observations from around Fremont and the East Bay. The rough edges are part of the record.

How I Price My Paintings (And Why It’s Harder Than It Looks)
The practical numbers, uncomfortable judgments and simple rules behind the price of an original painting.
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5 East Bay Spots That Keep Showing Up in My Paintings
Five familiar places that keep slipping into my colors, lines and shapes, even when the painting is not a landscape.
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Layering Acrylic and Collage: My Go-To Technique Breakdown
A layer-by-layer account of how I combine acrylic, torn paper and ink without planning the life out of a painting.
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Why I Paint After My 9-to-5 (And Why I’m Not Quitting My Day Job)
An honest note about the strange, useful tension between a regular working week and an evening painting practice.
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