A conversation about meditation and prayer, about the cyclical nature of all things, about the need to sit, reflect, center. A conversation about timeless over trendy, sophisticated over playful.

A conversation about intrigue, about a forest deep and dark but not exuding darkness. A conversation about magic and fantasy but not childish, alluring and secretive.

A conversation about making a statement, about elegance, the place where sleek modern meets soft vintage. A conversation about restraint, knowing exactly when there is enough.

A conversation about home in Central America, how the jungle always feels familiar, rich with greens and pops of color. A conversation about what brings warmth to a room, draws people to use it, and stay a while.

A conversation about what makes a forest dreamy, enchanted. Storybook but not too fantasy, dense and lush but not jungly. A conversation about where botanical accuracy meets creative license to really create magic for a child. 

Note: Smaller elements in addition to the larger mural were in various places throughout the child’s bedroom for an overall theme effect.

A conversation about remembering, about nostalgia. A photo of a lake from childhood, a grandmother that loved native birds. A conversation about old memories brought alive with fun and funky flair.

A conversation about transformation, the things we nurture, the things we let go. A conversation about bringing home the way the beach feels. A conversation about ownership over one’s own life, about saying, this is my damn house.

A conversation about where girly meets edgy, about the strength of femininity. A conversation about what it means to be unafraid to be you, to like what you like, right now, today.

A conversation about collection, about the things no one remembers what they mean anymore. A conversation about something familiar, but also absurd.

A conversation about place, what brings you joy there, what brought you there. A conversation about the simple life, focused on family, nature, water, friends, and the place they come together.

A conversation about taking with you a piece of home, wherever you go, about artists supporting artists. A Blueridge Mountain couple bound for the peaks of Alaska, spreading joy and home along the way.

A conversation about a common love for the octopus between captain and crew, nurtured in me while working as chef and deckhand aboard an Alaskan fishing charter boat. A conversation about the gift of creative outlet, to feel all the way like myself.

A conversation about an artistic son, an honoring of his talents through the commission of a reproduction mural. A conversation about vision, making a statement of individuality in your home.

A conversation about and in this house - In this house we love plants and all things green. In this house we treasure flowers and natural beauty. In this house we love and strive for peace.

A conversation about bringing truly personal touches into a home, about cultural inspirations and a love for the vibrant. A conversation about what it means to be inspired by but not copy artistic sensibilities.

A conversation about what it takes to stay, even when you don’t want to. About how art can bring us home, revive home, define home. A conversation about a folklore witch of ambiguous intentions - her goodness or badness perhaps dependent on yours.

A conversation about dreams, about bringing our favorite pieces of the outside world inside. A conversation about childhood memories, and the joy of holding a child and saying, and this, this is a turtle.

A conversation with an arborist about what grows just outside the front door. A conversation about place, and about the peculiar beauty and importance of native plants.

A conversation about where modern meets realism, about native plants and family. A conversation about trust, creative freedom, and feeling understood.

A conversation about the way we carry a place with us, about how the people we meet there define place far beyond landscape. A conversation about how a new place allows for true meeting of hearts and cultures.

A conversation about what it feels like to stand and gaze upon the Blue Ridge Mountains, favorite hikes, special views. A celebration of life in a beautiful place.

A conversation about childhood rooms, the timeless memories we carry, gifts and stories passed through generations.

Design is not my own, this is a recreation of a story book illustration.

A conversation about honoring the huge, fierce spirit in a little girl. About play, strength, and magic. A conversation about what it means to indulge your children by reawakening your own inner child.

*Note: This is painted on plywood and has climbing holds installed.

A conversation about the wildlife that defines a place, that delight, anchor, amaze. A conversation about a life well lived on the waterfront, with a since deceased client I will miss forever. I’ll think of you every time I’m in a beautiful marsh, Larry.

A conversation about the things we’ve loved all our lives, about using that joy to liven up a space. 

DESIGN IS NOT MY OWN

A conversation about love, about common tastes , about making timeless memories.

A conversation about changing with the seasons of love and loss life imposes on the seasons we recognize. A conversation about being a good version of you, even when it feels impossible.

A playful expression of my love for patterns and love for animals in my home studio. A few were commissions some are still for sale. 

A conversation about life and travel, about how we gather experiences and gather ourselves. A conversation about expression through personal style, the evolution of a personal aesthetic, and the way we so vividly see things that maybe aren’t really there.

A conversation about unapologetic femininity, about making a space your own.  A conversation about knowing who you are and owning that through bold choices.

A conversation about the overwhelming white walls of a new home. About making a new space your own, getting excited to settle in, to entertain.

Pattern design is not entirely my own, it was inspired by a pattern provided by the client.

A conversation about technique, about nuance. A conversation about what just ‘feels’ like the beach, like water, and how to achieve it abstractly. A conversation about light and how it serves us differently every moment of the day.

A conversation about reclaiming your space, your identity, your feminine side, after relationship loss. A conversation about making big statements with soft texture.

*Note: This was entirely done with a spackle knife

A conversation about the hard to use spaces of a home, about how transformative a bit of joyful color can be.

A conversation about an idea a decade old, how that arch just asks for ivy. A conversation about life and the rooms we spend most of it in.

A conversation about collaboration, community, coming together. A conversation about dreams realized, good things to come.

NOTE: Mural design is not my own! Credit to designers at Harka Architecture in Portland, OR.

A conversation about a dream to grow a business, a dream to see a new logo painted big. A conversation about preservation, about appreciating everything around you, and sharing that wisdom.

A conversation about moving, how it just gets harder. A conversation about making friends, building community, all over again - how does one do it, now that one is older? A conversation about art as a gift - maybe a gift to the neighbors will make them stop, smile, and have a chat.

A conversation about mental health, about grief, regret, pain. A conversation about what it means to reclaim hope, moving forward as individuals together as a community. This was a donated mural.

A conversation about a legacy, about blending all your personal loves into your life’s work. A conversation about what really defines a brand, the lives and passions it would never exist without.

A conversation about bringing your happy places, your escapes, the days you dream about, into your everyday spaces. A conversation about connecting the mundane to the extraordinary.  

A conversation about small business, dreams of business growth, and a community that supports us.

Popitos Pizza, Charlottesville, VA.

A conversation about pulling inspiration from an existing theme, and giving it new life, fresh breath. A conversation about bringing smiles to patrons that summer, a gift of creative freedom.

A conversation about celebration! It is a tradition to leave your mark on the Horta marina in the Azores following an Atlantic crossing. Sailing is a passion of mine and the team I crossed with was lucky enough to be granted unusual permission to leave a big, bright mark to commemorate our safe passage.

A conversation about harnessing one’s full physical and mental potential, utilizing external movements to inspire focus within. A conversation about the choice to wallow in or grow out of personal struggle, the opportunities we have to lift each other.

Twenty refurbished murals, some before and afters featured here. These murals are for Bull Run Regional Park’s Festival of Lights, the Northern Virginia Recreational Park Authority’s biggest annual fund raiser.

An ongoing conversation about the Bull Run Festival Of Lights, biggest Nova Parks fund raiser every winter. I am fortunate to be the painting contractor for this event.

A conversation about where realistic collides with playful, bold with nuance, natural beauty with creative expression. A conversation about a family dream they can’t wait to share with their community.

Conversations about small business, family business, and the importance of supporting one another. A conversation about creative freedom and treating your neighbor to a lil holiday magic.

*Windows for various Virginia businesses, different years

A conversation about capturing the essence of a place and bringing it indoors to enjoy.

*NOTE: Design is not my own. I executed a digital designer’s work using the grid method. Additional photos are projects also on the same large vacation rental home site.

A conversation about standing out, making a statement. A conversation about creating a space extra special for hosting.

A conversation about property make-overs and special places to go. 

*NOT MY DESIGN*