Inner Reflections is an older series that is a result of my exploration of subject matter, and how the subjects transform through my artistic eye, along with experimenting with various mediums. The work is comprised of images that I have observed, and after realizing their significance, altered them in my imagination to feature what they symbolically express on the canvas.

These more esoteric works use metaphorical narratives “garnished” with expressions wherever there are faces to hint at the mood I want to express. One of my favorite drawings of a small monkey riding on the back of a massive elephant is a blatant illustration from the cliche “monkey on your back.” In this, my message is to encourage calmness despite the burden of the monkey by showing an unbothered expression on the elephant’s face. In my piece, Tree Heart Earth I push a strong environmental message by connecting elements from our planet to crucial parts of the human anatomy. At times the meaning or message is obvious; other times, hints may be so subtle, I wonder if the meaning is only in my head.