Carbon and Stardust


This series of paintings explores the territory of “the other side of color”. Soft blacks, thermal browns, and luminous shades of white depict compelling, contemporary landscapes. Executed within a deliberately restricted chromatic spectrum, these canvases exploit the full range of value and contrast intrinsic to an investigation of black and white painting.  

These oil on canvas landscapes capture an archetypal wilderness that is deeply embedded in American consciousness. Nature is portrayed as pristine and ancient, untouched by human presence. The overall effect is one of understated power and natural beauty. 



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