A black and white illustration of a woman with short hair in a swimsuit standing on a coffee cup with latte art, above the word 'Eureka' and the word 'Coffee' below.

Close-up of a black fabric featuring a mint green graphic of a cartoonish face with exaggerated features.

Black fabric with a light blue graffiti-style graphic of a cartoonish, screaming face with a large nose and exaggerated features

A Valley Cruise Press pin featuring a stylized green cthulhu character with a hat, placed on a white background with a coral-colored border. The text "Valley Cruise" is at the top, and the website valleycruisepress.com is at the bottom.

Painting

Artist Statement Video:

Mono No Aware

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Two Headed Eagle

Two-Headed EaglE

2024  oil on panel  16”x20”

The Ouroboros Dragon and the Eagle —The Nature of Power: The paradox of strength—that ultimate dominance often leads to self-destruction.

In Mesoamerican culture, Quetzalcoatl, once honored as a deity, later appears subdued by an eagle.

By transforming these mythical figures into both sources of awe and targets of conquest we subvert our fears and assert agency over nature.

Similarly, European dragons, initially powerful symbols, are frequently depicted being vanquished or self-devouring.

Ouroboros dragon

“Each painting starts in this sketchbook where I gather ideas and inspiration from art history, design, pop culture and ephemera. From these images an idea is revealed and an initial sketch is made alongside the collage.”