For many years I worked in realism. I loved capturing the tiny close-up details that we miss while living our busy lives. What we overlook and take for granted on a daily basis. It was safe, familiar, and deeply satisfying to bring something to life through precision.
But over time, I began to feel like something was missing. The subjects were beautiful, but they didn’t always carry the emotion, mystery, or human connection to nature that I wanted to share. I absolutely loved the process of seeing something come to life from a blank canvas that looked so real you could touch it. The problem is you couldn't feel it, and that's what I needed.
Then one day, while working on a new piece, I found myself softening the edges and letting light move through the canvas in unexpected ways. I allowed myself to relax and let the brush take over. The painting became less about what was in front of me and more about the unseen — the energy, the symbolism, the feeling behind it all.
That’s when Mythical Realism found me.
Now, I paint the space between seeing and feeling — where the physical and emotional worlds meet. My work blends elements of nature, emotion, and story to reveal what exists beyond simple observation.
Leaving realism wasn’t rejection — it was evolution. The detail and discipline I learned through realism still live in my work, but now they serve something larger. A deeper connection to emotion, story, and meaning. Where my paintings share more than accuracy but offers a space to remember dreams, joy, and wonder.
Mythical Realism allows me to paint not just the world we know, but the one we feel. It gives me the freedom to create in a way that means something more than just what we see. And that has made all the difference.
If you’ve ever felt torn between what’s real and what’s imagined — you’re not alone. That’s the space where my art lives now, and I can’t wait to share more of this journey with you.
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