Ether
‘Ether’ is a simple title to encompass a very broad series of work. These are all traditional pieces, either in oils or mixed media, which are largely arrived at more subconsciously than deliberately.
In contrast to the involved process of creating my larger illustrations, the paintings in Ether are deliberately freeform and experimental. The focus is on staying connected with a sense of wonder and being present with the love of the craft, in the face of all the pressures which go into doing art as a full-time career.
While my more involved paintings are usually arrived at by having the concept first and the designing the piece to best convey the meaning, these pieces are approached the other way around. Most of these pieces start off as abstract, often just paintings where I was simply pursuing a mood or atmosphere rather than a specific subject. Eventually, though, these meanderings manifest into something more tangible, and often become some of my favorite works.
Oil Paintings
Mixed Media
