A graphic illustration showing a person in different environments: in water, amidst large leaves, in a snowy landscape, on brick pavement, among shattered concrete, in a ruined cityscape, amidst debris, and looking out a window.

A person standing waist-deep in water with abstract blue waves all around.

A repeated pattern of black and white line art of a woman's face with closed eyes and long hair, with a white rectangular box in the center containing the text "YOU ARE HERE."

A yellow booklet with black gothic-style text and a cartoon Grim Reaper holding a flower, set against a blue background.

Open booklet with four black and white images of globes and flowers on the left page, and handwritten French text plus a drawing of a skeleton on the right page.

Open pages with black and white illustrations, including a Grim Reaper holding a scythe, smiley faces, peace symbols, and the phrase 'Whose the world, is this yours' with peace symbols and smiley faces decorating the pages.

Open black and white coloring book with images of a skeleton with a scythe, smiley faces, a hand with crossed fingers, peace symbols with sun halos, and text that reads "Whose the world, world is yours."

Black and white drawing of a booklet page with various illustrated characters and symbols, including a heart, peace sign, smiley face, yin-yang, a hooded figure with a scythe, a lounging figure with glasses, a snake inside a circle labeled "Rose Gard

Open coloring book with black and white drawing of a Grim Reaper sitting under a tree on the left page and a bright yellow page with repeated pattern of strawberries on the right page, against a blue background.

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.”