“These works are a way to hold onto meaning in moments when meaning feels elusive…my commissions are a chance to be a companion: to see you, be with you, and bless the in-between.”

For those who struggle to connect with abstract art, these suggested practices will help you encounter abstract art in ways that connect with your inner world.

“This phrase—contemplative abstract—is more a descriptor of my style. It captures the how and why of my creative process. It's shorthand for a spiritual practice that allows me to stretch my heart wide open…”

“As I stood in the space with the other painters, poets, friends, and family—the theme of the show was palpable. Here we were, intertwined with one another in ways none of us could have predicted.”

“How does our heart’s capacity for love increase while we protect it against too many demands? What gentle space is between the two?”

“My hope, both in the painting and this reflection, is to offer you a stepping stone….by offering you words, I hope there will be an echo within you. Perhaps these words will be a spring board for your own deep dive…”

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