Current Work
My current work explores the multi-layered concept of "border crossing," not only through the act of trespassing but also through the experience of being unable to cross. The images of bridges, in particular, are inspired by personal experience. Like so many in the immigrant community, I have been targeted with a demand to prove my citizenship, despite having derived citizenship status as a child. These paintings are about my inability to literally "cross," a right that has been taken from me, and they reflect my deep thoughts on what home and belonging truly mean, and the freedoms and rights associated with it.
ABOUT THE IMAGE
Capturing the striking industrial character of the Mare Island Causeway lift bridge, this plein air piece highlights the bold geometry of its cerulean towers set against the atmospheric California sky. Expressive, textured brushwork builds a lively interplay between the cool steel structure, the warm terra-cotta band along the horizon, and the shifting blues of the water below.
SIZE
10 in x 12 in (Unframed) | Framed: 11 in x 13 in (adjust framed dimensions if your frame width differs)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Medium: Professional-grade oil paint on archival wood panel
Creation Year: 2026
Surface Finish: Sealed with Dorland’s Wax Medium for a rich satin sheen and long-term protection against dust and moisture
Framing & Display: Framed and ready to hang with pre-installed hardware
Authenticity: Signed by the artist on the lower margin
ABOUT THE IMAGE
Painted on a quiet morning as the town was just waking up, this plein air piece captures a side view of the iconic Up and Under Pub in Point Richmond. A bold, saturated crimson façade anchors the scene, while expressive, blocky brushstrokes highlight the charming interplay between the bright yellow door, cool grey awnings, a pop of sage green, and the still, empty seats of the parklet dining area.
SIZE
10 in x 12 in (Unframed) | Framed: 11 in x 13 in (adjust framed dimensions if your frame width differs)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Medium: Professional-grade oil paint on archival wood panel
Creation Year: 2026
Surface Finish: Sealed with Dorland’s Wax Medium for a rich satin sheen and long-term protection against dust and moisture
Framing & Display: Framed and ready to hang with pre-installed hardware
Authenticity: Signed by the artist on the lower margin
ABOUT THE IMAGE
Capturing the raw industrial presence and dynamic geometry of a cantilever bridge section, this plein air piece highlights strong diagonal lines rising sharply against the California sky. Expressive, blocky brushwork builds a striking contrast between the cool, shadowed steel framework, golden sun-drenched hillsides in the background, and the subtle, rhythmic reflections dancing across the water below.
SIZE
12 in x 16 in (Unframed) | Framed: 13 in x 17 in (adjust framed dimensions if your frame profile differs)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Medium: Professional-grade oil paint on archival wood panel
Creation Year: 2026
Surface Finish: Sealed with Dorland’s Wax Medium for a rich satin sheen and long-term protection against dust and moisture
Framing & Display: Framed and ready to hang with pre-installed hardware
Authenticity: Signed by the artist on the lower margin
ABOUT THE IMAGE
Capturing the quiet charm of the Point Richmond Market, this plein air piece focuses on the inviting storefront and its distinctive olive and sage green façade. Rich, textured brushwork builds a lively interplay between the earthy exterior walls, the deep purple billboard sign, a pop of warm red along the entryway, and the quiet shadow cast over the sidewalk bistro table.
SIZE
10 in x 12 in (Unframed) | Framed: 11 in x 13 in (adjust framed dimensions if your frame profile differs)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Medium: Professional-grade oil paint on archival wood panel
Creation Year: 2026
Surface Finish: Sealed with Dorland’s Wax Medium for a rich satin sheen and long-term protection against dust and moisture
Framing & Display: Framed and ready to hang with pre-installed hardware
Authenticity: Signed by the artist on the lower margin
ABOUT THE IMAGE
Painted on location during a favorite time of day, this plein air piece captures the iconic arched framework of the Benicia Railroad Bridge bathed in late-afternoon light. Energetic, textured brushwork highlights the rich ochres and warm golden tones reflecting off the steel structure, anchored by dramatic, dark shadows stretching sharply across the foreground under a hazy California sky.
SIZE
8 in x 10 in (Unframed) | Framed: 9 in x 11 in (adjust framed dimensions if your frame profile differs)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Medium: Professional-grade oil paint on archival wood panel
Creation Year: 2026
Surface Finish: Sealed with Dorland’s Wax Medium for a rich satin sheen and long-term protection against dust and moisture
Framing & Display: Framed and ready to hang with pre-installed hardware
Authenticity: Signed by the artist on the lower margin
ABOUT THE IMAGE
Offering a dramatic low-angle perspective from beneath a highway overpass, this plein air study explores the intersection of massive concrete spans and the surrounding landscape. Dynamic diagonal lines drive across the composition, framed by stark, angular shadows that cut across brilliant golden hillsides and a crisp, light blue sky.
SIZE
10 in x 12 in (Unframed) | Framed: 11 in x 13 in
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Medium: Professional-grade oil paint on archival wood panel
Creation Year: 2026
Surface Finish: Sealed with Dorland’s Wax Medium for a rich satin sheen and long-term protection against dust and moisture
Framing & Display: Framed and ready to hang with pre-installed hardware
Authenticity: Signed by the artist on the lower margin
ABOUT THE IMAGE
Capturing the rhythmic sequence of rusted steel arches and massive, sunlit piers, this plein air study highlights the industrial weight of a multi-span bridge structure. Sweeping diagonal perspective drives the eye across the canvas, where rich burnt-orange and deep rust tones contrast brilliantly against soft sky blues, calm water reflections, and a dark, anchored foreground shadow.
SIZE
10 in x 12 in (Unframed) | Framed: 11 in x 13 in
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Medium: Professional-grade oil paint on archival wood panel
Creation Year: 2026
Surface Finish: Sealed with Dorland’s Wax Medium for a rich satin sheen and long-term protection against dust and moisture
Framing & Display: Framed and ready to hang with pre-installed hardware
Authenticity: Signed by the artist on the lower margin
ABOUT THE IMAGE
Painted on the exact day a workers' strike was unfolding at the Crockett sugar mill, the piece carries deep personal and social resonance—reflected in the jumble of industrial containers crowding the lower foreground. Strong diagonal steel trusses cut across the canvas, balanced by deep, graphic shadows that play against warm, earth-toned hillsides and a crisp, light blue sky.
SIZE
8 in x 10 in (Unframed) | Framed: 9 in x 11 in
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Medium: Professional-grade oil paint on archival wood panel
Creation Year: 2026
Surface Finish: Sealed with Dorland’s Wax Medium for a rich satin sheen and long-term protection against dust and moisture
Framing & Display: Framed and ready to hang with pre-installed hardware
Authenticity: Signed by the artist on the lower margin
ABOUT THE IMAGE
Capturing the quiet atmosphere of an early morning over the Carquinez Strait, this intimate plein air study focuses on the sleek profile and suspension cables of the Carquinez Bridge. Gentle, sweeping brushwork balances soft pinks and pale blues in the sky with golden hillside light and cool, dark cast shadows anchored along the shore.
SIZE
6 in x 8 in (Unframed) | Framed: 7 in x 9 in (adjust framed dimensions if your frame profile differs)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Medium: Professional-grade oil paint on archival wood panel
Creation Year: 2025
Surface Finish: Sealed with Dorland’s Wax Medium for a rich satin sheen and long-term protection against dust and moisture
Framing & Display: Framed and ready to hang with pre-installed hardware
Status: $200 — SOLD (In a Private Collection)
Authenticity: Signed by the artist on the lower margin and cataloged on the reverse
ABOUT THE IMAGE
Evoking a quiet sense of vast solitude, this atmospheric plein air landscape explores expansive fields stretching toward a distant shoreline. Broad, directional brushwork layers luminous olive and chartreuse greens across the foreground, set against a dark, contrasting landform and pale, overcast sky.
SIZE
8 in x 10 in (Unframed) | Framed: 9 in x 11 in (adjust framed dimensions if your frame profile differs)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Medium: Professional-grade oil paint on archival wood panel
Creation Year: 2025
Surface Finish: Sealed with Dorland’s Wax Medium for a rich satin sheen and long-term protection against dust and moisture
Framing & Display: Framed and ready to hang with pre-installed hardware
Status: $250 — SOLD (In a Private Collection)
Authenticity: Signed by the artist on the lower margin and cataloged on the reverse
ABOUT THE IMAGE
Capturing a low-angle upward glance at a massive bridge span, this energetic plein air study emphasizes powerful linear geometry cutting across a glowing, sunlit landscape. Loose, expressive brushwork renders the warmth of the steel trusses against pale blue sky, anchored by rich, warm earth tones along the hillsides below.
SIZE
6 in x 8 in (Unframed) | Framed: 7 in x 9 in (adjust framed dimensions if your frame profile differs)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Medium: Professional-grade oil paint on archival wood panel
Creation Year: 2025
Surface Finish: Sealed with Dorland’s Wax Medium for a rich satin sheen and long-term protection against dust and moisture
Framing & Display: Framed and ready to hang with pre-installed hardware
Status: $200 — SOLD (In a Private Collection)
Authenticity: Signed by the artist on the lower margin and cataloged on the reverse
ABOUT THE IMAGE
An early plein air exploration of the iconic Benicia Railroad Bridge, this study captures the distinctive rhythmic arches and warm, weathered patina of the historic span. Broad, confident mark-making layers rich terracotta ochres, rusted oranges, and deep violet shadows against soft water reflections and the muted, hazy hills in the background.
SIZE
6 in x 8 in (Unframed) | Framed: 7 in x 9 in (adjust framed dimensions if your frame profile differs)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Medium: Professional-grade oil paint on archival wood panel
Creation Year: 2025
Surface Finish: Sealed with Dorland’s Wax Medium for a rich satin sheen and long-term protection against dust and moisture
Framing & Display: Framed and ready to hang with pre-installed hardware
Status: $200 — SOLD (In a Private Collection)
Authenticity: Signed by the artist on the lower margin and cataloged on the reverse
ABOUT THE IMAGE
Painted plein air on a hot Sunday afternoon in September, this luminous study captures distant spans dissolving into a hazy late-summer heat. Shifting away from viewing bridges purely as physical barriers, this work embraces them as powerful symbols of triumph and integration within the landscape. Gentle brushwork and warm, sunlit yellows play off cool, atmospheric blues along the strait, offering a hopeful, unified vision of connection over water.
SIZE
8 in x 10 in (Unframed) | Framed: 9 in x 11 in
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Medium: Professional-grade oil paint on archival wood panel
Creation Year: 2026
Surface Finish: Sealed with Dorland’s Wax Medium for a rich satin sheen and long-term protection against dust and moisture
Framing & Display: Framed and ready to hang with pre-installed hardware
Authenticity: Signed by the artist on the lower margin