Graduation Painting! Ska Music Dance

I was commissioned to create this high school graduation gift for my client’s daughter.  The graduate is a dancer with awesome style and a love for ska music.  I made this painting of her doing a back-bend in a tutu over a “Reel Big Fish” drum set, and she loves it!

Marriott Hotel Lobby Commissioned Painting! San Diego

I was thrilled to be commissioned by the Marriott Courtyard in Downtown San Diego to create the 8′ x 7′ centerpiece painting for their lobby.  The completed and installed painting can be seen at 530 Broadway Street, San Diego, and I now have giclee prints available.  

Woman and her Dogs Painting in San Diego

I was approached by a woman who wanted a painting that represented her passions-good wine, interior design, and her dogs.  I came to her home and created a painting that captures her personality,  interests, and style. Below is a photo of the client and me during the installation of the painting in her beautiful living […]

Electric Realism Dog Portrait in La Jolla, CA!

A client asked me to paint a portrait of her dog using my vibrant color palate.  I did a photo-shoot of the dog and captured her personality in this piece.  “Saki” is 18″ x 18″ and is brightening up the client’s living room in La Jolla, CA! To purchase a pet commission, please contact me!

Dog Portrait-Neutral Palate, in Chicago, IL

A collector commissioned me to create a small portrait of her dog, Niki, with a relatively neutral palate. I came to her home and photographed Niki in several locations with different lighting. The client and I agreed on the photo pictured below: From the photo I painted Niki’s portrait here: The client loves the piece […]

“A Work of Art”-Alexander Salazar with Dogs Painting

San Diego Art Dealer Alexander Salazar commissioned me to paint a portrait of him and his three dogs, and gave me complete freedom in executing the piece. I feel that this painting suits Alex’s bold personality and love for his dogs. I chose to portray him in a glittery golden frame, thus “framing” him as […]

Amanda and Andrew Paintings

A couple who love my bright palette commissioned me to paint colorful portraits of their two children to go on a narrow wall at the entrance of their brightly painted home. Both Amanda and Andrew modeled for me in my studio, which gave me a chance to capture their personalities and color preferences.

Effen Vodka Painting

EFFEN Vodka company commissioned me to create a 24″ x 36″ painting incorporating their vodka bottle. I presented them with sketches for three concepts and once they chose their preference I arranged for a photo-shoot and executed this painting. The piece was featured at EFFEN Vodka’s “The Art of Design”, a blow out party put […]