Tag: Percussion

I painted these yarn mallets because percussion tools carry so much personality, color, and touch. I wanted them to feel lively and intentional, not like props. I took the reference photo at the American Drum table during the 2025 VMEA conference in Norfolk, Virginia. I had a great conversation with George, and he invited me…

This watercolor captures the clean geometry and reflective surfaces of a glockenspiel, balancing precision with softness. I met George at American Drum while I was photographing instruments at VMEA, and he generously let me capture this glockenspiel. I tested a few color arrangements on my iPad, then committed to this one, bright gradients and all.…

I painted these mallets in bright lemon tones to give percussion tools the spotlight they deserve. I love the balance of repetition and tiny variation across the set. I photographed the source mallets at the American Drum table during VMEA in Norfolk, Virginia. George filled his table with beautifully arranged percussion instruments, and I left…

30″ x 6″ original watercolor on 300 lb Arches paper, May 2025. Bold, fluid, and alive with color, Clarinet in Peacock is painted with vibrant washes and cool turquoise lines. This tall, narrow piece will be a conversation starter with its rhythmic detail and vertical presence. Part of my ongoing music series, this work makes a…