Frogs
Quirky, watchful, and full of quiet wisdom, the frogs in this series are more than swamp dwellers—they’re miniature muses. Their vivid hues and still presence anchor the frame, inviting a moment of pause and curiosity from the viewer. Expect mischief with a touch of mysticism.
Curious eyes and camouflaged limbs emerge from the foliage in 'Peek-a-Frog,' a pastel rendering that delights in the act of being watched and watching back. The textures are lush and tactile, echoing leaf and skin alike. Here, whimsy meets ecology a portrait of quiet mischief with a pulse of bright green surprise.
'Jungle Acrobat' captures the split-second grace of a creature mid-leap a blur of sinew, focus, and instinct. Thick acrylic strokes emphasize dynamism over detail, allowing energy to lead the eye. In this compact yet vivid piece, nature's athleticism is elevated to spectacle, equal parts power and play.
With a palette as vibrant as its namesake, 'Spotted Jewel' revels in high-contrast harmony. Bright daubs punctuate a deep background, each mark shimmering like insect armor in motion. This piece does't just depict a "beetle”it exalts it, transforming entomology into opulence through gleaming layers of acrylic color.
'Swamp Royalty' elevates its amphibian subject to an icon of stately presence. Seated atop a leafy throne, the creature is rendered with both scientific precision and painterly flourish. Jewel tones and glistening highlights speak to nature's unassuming "monarchs”regal not by bloodline, but by evolutionary design.
In 'Rock Perch,' moment and motion are held in perfect stillness. The subject rests alert against a rugged surface, textured in palette knife strokes and earthen tones. There is a poised tension here, a breath drawn just before flight. The result is a quiet homage to patience and camouflage.
This piece ignites the canvas with tropical heat. In 'Rainforest Flame,' fiery oranges and crimsons swirl around a central form that smolders with life. The brushwork flickers, fluid yet forceful, echoing flickering sun through humid canopies. It's an expression of energy barely "contained” feral, fleeting, and impossible to ignore.
An ode to overlooked brilliance, 'Jewel of the Forest Floor' captures the startling elegance of a beetle amid detritus. Glossy textures and fine detail elevate this subject to near-mythic status. It's an intimate composition, inviting us to look "down” not in dismissal, but in reverence.