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FINE ART
Mixed Media - Hand Carved Paintings
ORIGINAL ARTWORK
PIEROGI
This piece is dedicated to my late polish grandma, Jean Givler (Nanny). I enjoy making her pierogies multiple times a year for celebrations, special occasions or just comfort food after a long week. The butter tones in the painting bring a smile to my face because she would always serve her pierogies in a large dish of melted butter. Food is a love language, a way to connect people no matter what's going on in the world. I'll always remember her big heart and how she shared love through food, specifically pierogies.
Details:
Substrate: Solid English Walnut
Medium: Matte Acrylics
Dimensions: 17"W x 23"H x 1.75"D
Completed: January 2024
ORIGINAL ARTWORK
SPREAD PEACE
Front Cover for theBURG magazine December 2023 issue - Harrisburg, PA. A dove is a symbol of peace and hope. Depicted with wings spread open, soaring above the world - she reminds us of our own vulnerability and the courage it takes to share love with one another.
Details:
Substrate: Solid English Walnut
Medium: Spray Paint & Acrylics
Dimensions: 20"W x 30"H x 2"D
Completed: November 2023
ORIGINAL ARTWORK
SUZ & SOJ
When I met Suz, she was wearing red heart sunglasses, a sun dress and combat boots. She lives life through heart eyes, wanting to see the good in everyone she meets. When we rescued Soju, a 10yr old Korean jindo over a year ago, she found her soul dog. Their bond has been so beautiful to see and has influenced me to lead with love more in my life. This is my pack.
Details:
Substrate: Solid Silver Maple
Medium: Spray Paint & Matte Acrylics
Dimensions: 46"W x 23"H x 2"D
Completed: August 2023
ORIGINAL ARTWORK
SONIC BOOM
Sonic collects rings, portals to new worlds. This piece is nostalgic because sonic was the first console game my brother an I played as kids - transported me right back to those moments. Run it back.
Details:
Substrate: Solid English Walnut
Medium: Matte Acrylics
Dimensions: 16"W x 16"H x 2"D
Completed: June 2023
ORIGINAL ARTWORK
INVASION
Inspired by early childhood drawings of "killer fish"- mysterious creatures of the deep with huge teeth. This piece is a new perspective showcasing a different type of killer fish - the lionfish has no natural predators so they dominate marine life near coral reefs, creating imbalance. Although they are a stunning, otherworldly species - beauty is in the variety and diversity of a healthy ecosystem.
Details:
Substrate: Solid Silver Maple
Medium: Matte Acrylics
Dimensions: 32"W x 32"H x 2"D
Completed: March 2023
ORIGINAL ARTWORK
HERON
The heron is a symbol of peace and stability. It moves with mindfulness and grace. Another majestic creature that is very personal to me. This piece fully combines my carving and painting styles - depending on the quality of light and viewing angle, different colors and textures emerge.
Details:
Substrate: Solid Silver Maple
Medium: Spray Paint & Acrylics
Dimensions: 24"W x 42"H x 2"D
Completed: September 2022
ORIGINAL PAINTING
LION IN THE SUN
This piece is inspired by my polish heritage and folk art "wycinanki" or "paper cutting". I've been fascinated with this technique since I was a kid and connected with the bright colors and bold shapes/patterns. Why the lion? I see the lion as a strong energy in my life - confidence, boldness and vulnerability represented in one large painting. These last few years have been rough, but working on this design has renewed my confidence in my heritage, my artwork and myself.
Details:
Substrate: High Grade Plywood
Medium: Spray Paint & Acrylics
Dimensions: 48"W x 30"H x 1"D
Completed: April 2022
ORIGINAL CARVING
LION IN THE SUN
This carving is a companion piece to the lion painting. I've been scaling up my woodworking from kitchen utensils and cutting boards to furniture and home decor. The lion head design is roughly 18"x18" and is completely done by hand using a 3mm gouge. This piece is dynamic because it looks different depending on how light (natural or artificial) hits it.
Details:
Substrate: Solid Black Cherry
Medium: Solid Wood
Dimensions: 40"W x 20"H x 1.75"D
Completed: March 2022
ORIGINAL ARTWORK
FIRE LILY
This piece is inspired by wycinanki, a traditional paper cutting folk art from my polish family heritage. The idea was to combine my craft of woodcarving with spray paint and acrylic - a vibrant design accent to the natural tones and pattern of the woodgrain.
Details:
Substrate: Solid Black Ash
Medium: Spray Paint & Acrylics
Dimensions: 22"W x 44"H x 1.75"D
Completed: January 2022
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