Commissions available upon request. Through collage and the encaustic process these paintings encase collage materials relevant to the commissioner. Family letters, artifacts, pictures, and memorabilia
are preserved in the paintings.
Amante Store Front Commission, “Look Up,” oil, found paper, wax, 2021
This piece was commissioned by Samantha Raferty, owner of Amante. It is currently up in the Amante storefront, located in Wheaton, IL.
“Sower,” oil, found paper, wax, 2021
This piece was commissioned a local family for their home. It includes papers relevant to their family history.
Tink Family Commission, oil, found paper, wax, 2016
This piece was commissioned by life long friends, Emily and Andrew Tink. The piece hangs in the dining room of their new home in Iowa.
For Novia, "To the Very End," oil, found paper, wax, 2011
This triptych was commissioned by friend and photographer David Johnson.
These pieces commemorate his grandmother Novia. Titled "to the very end," this work incorporates collage materials and artifacts from Novia's life well lived.