My aim is not just to represent music or musical instruments, but to interpret and re-contextualize them: balancing accuracy with expressive color and occasional abstraction. This invites viewers to consider the interplay between precision and spontaneity, a dynamic found in both music and painting.
About My Original Watercolors
All of my original works are created with watercolor and ink on Arches watercolor paper: a museum-quality, acid-free, 100% cotton paper known for its durability and archival standards. I use professional-grade watercolor pigments and archival inks. For optimal preservation, I recommend displaying watercolors on paper in a frame with glass and a mat. Each original painting comes with a signed certificate of authenticity.
Mounted Watercolors: Process and Care
Many of my larger pieces are mounted to cradled basswood panels and finished with UV-resistant varnish, acrylic, and wax mediums. Panels provide durability, allow for larger works, and make display simple with no glass or frame required.
My process begins with painting the sides and back of each basswood panel with latex paint, creating a clean finish and a barrier against dirt and moisture. The watercolor paper is then permanently mounted to the prepared panel. I often incorporate acrylic mediums and metal leaf into my painted surfaces.
Once finished, each painting is sprayed with multiple coats of UV-protective varnish, then sealed with acrylic and wax mediums for a semi-gloss, textured finish that highlights the ink lines and watercolor washes.
Care Instructions for Mounted Artwork
- No glass or framing required
- Avoid extreme heat (over 200°F/90°C), which may melt the wax topcoat
- Do not display in high-moisture areas to prevent wood warping
- Dust lightly with a soft, lint-free cloth; buff gently 2–3 times a year to maintain shine