Stories Behind the Art
Every painting has a story waiting to be told. These stories behind the art reveal the inspiration, adventures, hidden details, and personal moments behind my paintings—from iconic Sedona landscapes to journeys throughout the Southwest. I hope they help you see each painting through my eyes and deepen your connection to the art.
Cathedral Moon – The Evolution of a Sedona Masterpiece
Cathedral Moon grew from a collector’s request to adapt Creekside Cathedral—my first oil painting after a six-year break inspired by a Navajo spirit guide. This moonlit triptych became the best seller of my Cathedral Rock series, radiating Sedona’s mystical light.
Most Loved Sedona Art – The Top Nine
This isn’t a sales pitch. It’s simply a collection of my most loved Sedona art—the nine paintings people have returned to again and again over the years. These works weren’t chosen by me—they were chosen by collectors, visitors, and art lovers who paused, felt...
Sedona’s Devil’s Bridge: A Natural Wonder in the Heart of the Southwest
Sedona's Devil’s Bridge: A Natural Wonder in the Heart of the Southwest There are places in this world that feel like they’re whispering ancient secrets—and Sedona’s Devil’s Bridge is one of them. As a Sedona artist, I’ve hiked to Sedona’s Devil’s Bridge more times...
Coyotes Lunar Serenade
Coyotes Lunar Serenade: A Journey from Humble Beginnings to a Glowing Masterpiece Art is a journey—a series of moments, experiments, and revelations that, together, create a story uniquely your own. For me, this journey began in 1993 in New Jersey, when I was just...
Monument Valley
Monument Valley: The Iconic Southwest Masterpiece If you’ve ever dreamed of the American Southwest, chances are Monument Valley comes to mind. This legendary landscape, with its towering sandstone buttes, crimson-hued mesas, and boundless desert vistas, has captured...
Bryce
Bryce: Southwest Splendor in Every Stroke Have you ever stumbled upon a place so majestic it leaves you speechless? That’s what happened to me when I visited Bryce Canyon in southern Utah. Even though most of my artistic inspiration nowadays springs from the iconic...
Inspired
Discovering Inspiration in the Southwest: The Story Behind "Inspired" Nestled in the heart of Sedona’s breathtaking landscape, where crimson cliffs meet vibrant skies, the story of my artwork “Inspired” began. It’s not just a painting—it’s a cornerstone of my artistic...
Rugged Serenity
Rugged Serenity: Capturing Southwest Majesty at its Finest Rugged Serenity, a masterpiece born from an unforgettable moment in Canyonlands National Park outside Moab, Utah, vividly encapsulates the beauty, resilience, and transformative magic of the Southwest....
La Jolla
La Jolla and the Southwest Spirit: A Tale of Art and Inspiration At first glance, Sedona, Arizona, and La Jolla, California may seem worlds apart. One is an artist’s haven nestled among towering red rocks; the other, a sunlit coastal paradise. Yet both are united by...
Arabella: Inspired by Sedona’s Namesake
Arabella: Inspired by Sedona’s Namesake Sedona is known for its breathtaking red rocks, mystical vortexes, and otherworldly sunsets that seem to be painted directly onto the sky. But have you ever wondered how Sedona got its name? It’s a tale as colorful as the...