Inspired by the landscapes and culture of Appalachia, my paintings explore the in between space of dreams and memory. Working primarily in acrylic paint, I use bold colors, layered texture, and movement to evoke a familiar but unsettling sense of place.
Aura
acrylic paint, 24 x 18 inches, 2024
America the Beautiful series
I started painting American flags in 2007 during the George W. Bush administration. Over the years I’ve returned to flags to process uncertain political times. Recently, I’ve started expanding the series to include flags of individual states and countries.
America the Beautiful I
acrylic paint, fabric, plastic, wax, oil pastel, glue, 16 x 20 inches, 16 x 20 inches, 14 x 18 inches, 2007
America the Beautiful II
acrylic paint, 20 x 16 inches, 2020
America the Beautiful III
acrylic paint, 12 x 12 inches, 20 x 10 inches, 20 x 10 inches, 2025
The Last Drive-In
acrylic paint on canvas, 16 x 20 inches, 2021
Greg’s Shirt
acrylic on canvas, 20 x 20 inches, 2015
BLM
acrylic on canvas, 20 x 20 inches, 2020
Burnin’ Down The House
acrylic on canvas, 15 x 30 inches, 2022
Rage and Love
acrylic paint, 16 x 20 inches each, 2007
Tim
acrylic paint, 12 x 24 inches each, 2013
