Snowy Night In The Park
48×30 inches, acrylic on canvas
On a solitary winter evening in a Vilnius, heavy snow transformed the park into something magical. While others sheltered indoors, I stood alone, embracing the peaceful silence and beauty of the storm.
The ornate carousel sat dormant under its snowy blanket, colorful horses waiting for warmer days. Glowing street lamps created golden halos through the falling snow, illuminating bare trees that arched protectively over the scene. Bold brushwork conveys both the bite of winter air I felt and the profound joy of that solitude—one of those rare moments when you have nature’s theater entirely to yourself.
Feeding Time
40×34 inches, acrylic on canvas
During my two-month art residency in Vilnius, I walked daily past this spot near the river where ducks gathered at the far gate of the park.
Started in late March but left unfinished when I departed, the painting traveled home rolled up like an unfinished conversation. Months later, I finally brought it to completion.
The energy is electric, almost chaotic—mallards with iridescent green heads and scraggly pigeons clustering and jostling for food. A central duck with its yellow-gold breast anchors the composition, walking directly toward the viewer with quiet determination.
Cold permeates the brushstrokes. Two figures hurry across opposite banks through biting air, seeking warmth. Warmed by the joy of being part of the action, I felt nothing but gratitude.
Riga From Above
40×40 inches, acrylic on canvas
Capturing the breathtaking spring view from atop St. Peter’s Church Tower during my third visit to Riga in 2025. The Latvian Academy of Sciences Building—“Stalin‘s birthday cake”—rises with its distinctive pyramid silhouette, while the modernist Radio and TV Tower’s tripod design punctuates the distant skyline.
Though the day was overcast and misty, vivid oranges, yellows, and turquoises express the joy of standing above this remarkable city. Bold colors celebrate Riga‘s resilience—a capital that has survived numerous regime changes yet thrives with beauty and character.
Pigeons soar through the composition, representing how everyday magnificence becomes invisible to familiar eyes yet remains extraordinary to fresh perspective. What residents overlook in daily life becomes undeniable from above.
Follow The Sun
30×30 inches, acrylic on canvas
During our winter stay with Dutch friends in the Netherlands, we walked the dogs through bare forest as golden light filtered through skeletal branches, chasing the fading sun to catch the day‘s last rays.
Bold, energetic brushstrokes mirror that joyful movement while chromatic intensity pulses throughout—ribbons of pink, yellow, and turquoise streak the sky and reflect onto the frost-covered path, dark tree trunks creating rhythmic verticals. Loose, confident brushwork captures both crisp winter air and the warmth of seizing joy in fleeting moments, transforming a potentially somber winter scene into a celebration of light, companionship, and extraordinary beauty found in everyday routine.
House At Sunset
24×24 inches, acrylic on canvas
Walking back to the bus station after visiting Trakai Castle, I encountered this house bathed in golden light.
Bold, swirling brushstrokes in yellows and oranges ignite the dramatic sunset sky, while bare spring trees frame the charming architecture with its distinctive roof and arched windows. The foreground explodes with color—I painted the stone retaining wall and ornate metal gate in vivid blocks of red, pink, and green that depart from their original hues.
A small cat sits sentinel on the porch, perfectly still.
The painting transforms this fleeting moment into a celebration of light and emotion, capturing the sun’s final performance of the day over a quiet street.
Mother Of Fish
13×13 inches, acrylic on canvas
This bold reinterpretation reimagines Michelangelo’s iconic Pietà, replacing the body of Christ with a carp cradled in the arms of a sorrowful figure. The substitution is both playful and profound, challenging traditional religious iconography while honoring its emotional weight.
Explosive color dominates—vibrant oranges frame the composition while yellows radiate behind the figure’s head like a halo. The mourning figure, rendered in swirling teals and greens, clutches the ornate fish with genuine tenderness. Bold, expressive brushstrokes animate both figures, the carp’s scales shimmering with reds, yellows, and whites.
The painting walks a delicate line between reverence and irreverence, transforming sacred imagery into something unexpected yet strangely moving—where devotion meets absurdity, creating new meaning through collision.
Lady In Yellow
40×30 inches, acrylic on canvas
This dynamic painting captures the magical energy
of Prague’s Old Town Square. A woman in a
brilliant yellow dress walks toward the historic square, her vibrant form drawing the eye through
the bustling scene.
The palette explodes with life—fiery oranges and golds blaze across the sky while buildings pulse with greens, pinks, blues, and purples. Bold, unexpected colors transform architectural landmarks into something dreamlike yet recognizable. The twin spires of the Church of Our Lady before Týn rise dramatically against the luminous backdrop.
An unintentional shadowy figure emerged left of the woman in yellow, adding unexpected mystery to the joyful scene—a reminder that every city carries hidden stories beneath daily life’s surface.
Sardines In Kelp
55×35 inches, acrylic on canvas
I used to teach and scuba dive along the California coast, and this painting captures those underwater kelp forests where silvery sardines weave through towering kelp fronds.
Bold brushstrokes create constant motion—kelp swaying with currents while hundreds of sardines move as one fluid entity through this aquatic cathedral. Deep teals and cerulean blues contrast warm yellows and lime greens, with pink undertones suggesting filtered sunlight. Quick strokes emphasize the sardines’ collective rhythm, capturing how the school moves like liquid silver through the forest.
Being down there, suspended in that world, watching this dance—it never left me. The painting invites viewers into that hidden realm I knew so well.
Bicycles In Amsterdam
30×24 inches, acrylic on canvas
Visiting Amsterdam during winter, I came across these two bikes resting by the canal—iconically Amsterdam, embodying the city’s easy, relaxed life and culture.
Bold, impressionistic brushstrokes capture the scenes winter charm. Colorful canal houses in yellows, oranges, and purples line the waterway, their reflections dancing in the emerald-green water below. A classic stone bridge arches gracefully overhead, while bare winter trees stretch skeletal branches against a pale sky.
The two bicycles—one bright orange, one black—rest casually by the canal's edge, as natural to this landscape as the water itself. Loose, energetic brushwork transforms this everyday Dutch scene into something worth stopping for, celebrating the city’s enduring beauty and timeless character through color and light.
Mother‘s Gaze
30×24 inches, acrylic on canvas
On an evening stroll through Tirana’s main square, I came across a carousel and witnessed something that intrigued me—a mother’s unwavering focus on her child amid the spinning chaos.
Her red dress blazes like a beacon against the swirling motion and color. While the world blurs into streaks of paint—carousel horses melting into abstract forms, the ornate canopy dissolving into impressionistic swirls—she remains the sole point of clarity.
Bold, energetic brushstrokes transform everything into kinetic motion except her steady gaze. In this whirlwind of childhood joy and mechanical movement, only one thing matters: this connection between mother and child. The way love creates stillness amid motion, the way her attention never wavers even as the world spins.
Misty Morning In Tallinn
30×24 inches, acrylic on canvas
Early morning mist settled over Tallinn’s ancient capital as everyday commuters hurried beneath umbrellas through spring rain. I stood still, watching.
Bold yellows and warm oranges illuminate medieval architecture against a purple sky, while cobblestone streets shimmer with reflected light. Rain becomes dancing streaks of paint, settling like a gentle embrace over weathered stones. Figures move through the composition with purpose, their umbrellas creating dark punctuation marks against luminous surroundings.
Expressive brushwork transforms what others might see as dreary weather into something alive with color and possibility. What I witnessed wasn’t just rain—it was light, movement, and centuries of history breathing through morning mist.
The Boats At Norge Fiskerimuseum
30×24 inches, acrylic on canvas
Bergen, Norway, is one of the most beautiful places I’ve visited. This painting captures Bergenhus during early spring, where colorful wooden buildings line the waterfront in brilliant yellows and oranges.
Small sailboats bob gently in frigid waters, their white masts reaching skyward like exclamation points against a soft turquoise sky. Bold, expressive brushstrokes bring the scene to life—water ripples with reflected light while the historic Bergenhus architecture stands proudly along the harbor.
Energetic technique transforms this Norwegian fishing port into a celebration of maritime heritage, where centuries-old traditions continue beneath the gentle promise of approaching spring. Standing there, I understood why this place stays with you—beauty that feels both ancient and alive.
Deer In The Trees
46×30 inches, acrylic on canvas
Bergen, Norway, is one of the most beautiful places I’ve visited. This painting captures Bergenhus during early spring, where colorful wooden buildings line the waterfront in brilliant yellows and oranges.
Small sailboats bob gently in frigid waters, their white masts reaching skyward like exclamation points against a soft turquoise sky. Bold, expressive brushstrokes bring the scene to life—water ripples with reflected light while the historic Bergenhus architecture stands proudly along the harbor.
Energetic technique transforms this Norwegian fishing port into a celebration of maritime heritage, where centuries-old traditions continue beneath the gentle promise of approaching spring. Standing there, I understood why this place stays with you—beauty that feels both ancient and alive.
Birdhouse
46×30 inches, acrylic on canvas
On my daily walk through the park in Vilnius, I paused to take in this serene winter moment where snow transformed the landscape into striking contrasts of warm and cool tones. A charming birdhouse mounted on snow-laden branches caught my eye with its bright yellow and green. Above, I painted the sky in rich orange-red to express my joy of being in that moment.
Below, hardy ducks navigated the unfrozen purple-hued river, their presence adding life to the crisp day. A figure strolled along the right edge of the opposite bank, enjoying the same winter stillness I felt. Bold use of complementary colors—fiery oranges against cool mint greens and deep purples—creates visual warmth despite the snowy setting.
The Battle
30×30 inches, acrylic on canvas
A Minotaur locked in combat with itself—the bull half attacks the red cape while the human half, believing it to be a bullfighter, chases glory by stabbing its own body. Blind ambition made tragically visible.
Rendered in striking blues and deep purples against a swirling gray background, the creature’s form contorts in self-destruction. The human torso thrusts a blade downward while the bull head charges the vivid orange-red cape. Red blood spatters across blue skin as two halves war against one nature.
Dynamic brushstrokes emphasize the violence and futility—neither side recognizing they share the same flesh. The piece captures how ambition blinds us
to reality, turning internal conflict into literal self-destruction. Sometimes our greatest enemy
lives within us.