Stories on Wood
My canvases are reclaimed from old doors and wood, showcasing their history through the unique wear of color and texture. I embrace their past by following the contours and textures of the surface by way of finger painting with acrylic paint. As images (or Beings, as I like to call them) start to emerge from these foundational finger-painted layers, I intuitively bring them to life by blocking out their forms in oil. I then start the layering process using oil, cold wax, and other mediums to unveil the latest story waiting to be told.
For the paintings that have frames: I designed the frame profiles and worked with a local woodworker to get them just right. I then hand-finished each one to compliment the painting that they house.
Some of my Stories on Wood are paired with narratives I've written, starting with "Once upon a time..." and concluding with "The End." Each story has been handwritten into a handmade book which accompanies the painting upon purchase. To delve into the storytelling behind the art, click the button below.
Please note: prices reflected are subject to change and do not reflect tax nor shipping.
I invite you to reach out to me if you have questions or interest about a particular piece!
 The Great UnveilingOil & Mixed Medium on a Piece of an Old Door Hand-crafted and hand-finished custom frame Outside dimensions 18" x 25" x 1 7/8" $3000 |  The Whoopie Do AffairOil & Mixed Medium on a Piece of an Old Door Hand-crafted and hand-finished custom frame Outside dimensions 9 1/4" x 15" x 2" $1,250 |
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 With the Eyes That Now SeaOil & Mixed Medium on a Piece of an Old Door Hand-crafted and hand-finished custom frame Outside dimensions 18 5/8" x 15 1/8" x 3" $1,500 |  From the Cave of IntrospectionOil & Mixed Medium on a Piece of an Old Door 23 5/8” x 8 5/8” x 1 1/4" $1,500 |
 PortalOil & Mixed Medium on Wood 9” x 5 3/8” x 1 1/8” $800 |  The Song of YoniOil & Mixed Medium on Wood Hand-crafted and hand-finished custom frame Outside dimensions 10” x 10 5/8” x 1" $1,250 |
 It Wasn't Me!Oil & Mixed Medium on a Piece of an Old Door 14 ½” x 14 3/16” x 1 3/8” - SOLD - |  The Festival at TwilightOil & Mixed Medium on Wood 10 ¼” x 5 3/8” x 1 1/8” - SOLD - |
 The Touch of LoveOil & Mixed Medium on Wood Hand-crafted and hand-finished custom frame Outside dimensions 9 ¼” x 12 ¾” x 1 1/4" $1,250 |  I See YouOil & Mixed Medium on Pieces of an Old Door With accompanying story Hand-crafted and hand-finished custom frame Outside dimensions 15 5/8" x 8 3/8" x 2" - SOLD - |
 Death is Like Stepping Out of an Ill-fitted ShoeOil & Mixed Medium on a Piece from an old Wooden Bread Maker’s Table 22 5/8” x 19 1/8” x 2” $2,000 |  The Elephant in the RoomOil & Mixed Medium on a Piece from an old Wooden Bread Maker’s Table 17 5/8” x 16 7/8” x 2” $2,500 |
 The Spores and Pores of Fruiting BodiesOil & Mixed Medium on a Piece of an Old Door 11 3/8" x 14 1/2" x 1 3/8" $1,250 |  The Sea Of AjugaOil & Mixed Medium on a Piece of Old Wood in an Old Box Outside dimensions 5 3/8" x 11" x 4" - SOLD - |
 The Nose of the FruitFlyOil & Mixed Medium on a Piece of Wood in an Old Box Outside dimensions 12” x 5.5” x 4” -SOLD- |  It Gets A Little Bit Complicated_72dpiOil & Mixed Medium on a Piece of Old Wood in an Old Box 6 3/4" 6 1/4" x 2 1/2" - SOLD - |
 Recess and CurfewOil & Mixed Medium on Pieces of an Old Door 26" x 13 1/2" x 1 3/4" (Diptych) $1,500 |  Intermission with CupcakesOil & Mixed Medium on Pieces of an Old Door With accompanying story 24 1/8" x 7 3/4" x 1 3/8" $1,000 |
 The Balance of BeingOil & Mixed Medium on a Piece of an Old Door With accompanying story 10 1/2" x 11 1/2" x 1 3/8" $950 |  The Little Oops of the DaisyOil & Mixed Medium on a Piece of an Old Door With accompanying story 10 3/4" x 9 3/4" x 1 3/8" $950 |
 Solo Flight of ThoughtOil & Mixed Medium on a Piece of an Old Door With accompanying story 15 3/8" x 14 3/8" x 2" $1,200 |  Curly Little QOil & Mixed Medium on an Old Door With accompanying story 11 1/2" x 15 1/2" x 1" $750 |
 My Inner ReptileOil on a Piece of an Old Door 11 1/2" x 15 1/2" x 1" $750 |  A Sweeping Dance with a BroomOil on Pieces of an Old Door Hand-crafted and hand-finished frame Outside dimensions 40" x 26 1/2" x 3" $1,100 |
 The Marsh Mellow ExperienceOil on a Piece of an Old Door Stock moulding; surface of frame hand-finished Outside dimensions 16 7/8" x 13" x 3" $800 |  The Very 1st Hiccup of LifeOil on a Piece of an Old Door Hand-crafted and hand-finished frame Outside dimensions 24" x 31 1/2" x 1 3/4" - SOLD - |
 Stretching the AppleOil on a Piece of an Old Door Hand-crafted and hand-finished frame Outside dimensions 44" x 27" x 2" $1,100 |  When the Tickle TurnsOil on a Piece of The Very First Door 14" x 14" Original Not for Sale (prints are available in my Shop!) |