A selection of works available now
The Guardian
At first glance, The Guardian appears as a luminous tree standing watch beneath a twilight sky. But look closer—and transformation reveals itself.
The sweeping trunk is not only wood and bark; it subtly mirrors the form of a monarch caterpillar, the beginning of becoming. From it rise magnified golden leaves—each one echoing the shape of monarch wings, layered and luminous like living stained glass. What seems like foliage becomes flight. What seems rooted becomes destined for the sky.
Along the outer edges, delicate clustered blossoms form a quiet halo. They represent monarchs gathered in sacred migration—flocking to the oyamel trees of Michoacán, where thousands rest together in breathtaking communion. These small, intricate forms symbolize both pilgrimage and protection. Community and calling.
The deep blues of the sky and the glowing moon frame the scene with reverence, reminding us that transformation is guided by rhythms older than we are. The caterpillar becomes the guardian. The vulnerable becomes the covering. The journey becomes the sanctuary.
The Guardian is about divine design woven into every stage of becoming. It speaks of protection through transformation, of destiny written into our very structure, and of the holy instinct that leads us home.
Acrylic on canvas 48" x48" $6912.00
Nocturne No. 3
In Nocturne No. 3, night becomes a stage for quiet radiance.
Set against a velvet-black sky, a luminous golden moon hangs like a suspended note — full, resonant, steady. Below it, elegant golden stems rise in rhythmic curves, each one unfurling into tulip-like blooms painted in jewel tones of sapphire, emerald, crimson, and amethyst. Their forms feel almost melodic, as if each blossom is part of a visual chord.
Delicate butterflies drift among them — pale, ethereal, weightless — moving like soft harmonies through the composition. They introduce a whisper of motion, a gentle counterpoint to the strong vertical reach of the stems. Nothing is rushed. Everything feels intentional.
The gold throughout the piece glows against the darkness, not as ornament, but as illumination. It suggests that beauty does not retreat when night falls — it deepens. The black background is not emptiness; it is silence before sound, space before song.
Like a musical nocturne, this painting is intimate rather than dramatic. It invites closeness. It speaks to collectors drawn to refinement, symbolism, and the interplay between strength and grace. The upward movement of the stems suggests aspiration, faith, and becoming, while the moon anchors the composition in calm certainty.
Acrylic on canvas 36" x48" $6480.00
Eternal Flame
In Eternal Flame, a single butterfly rises—its wings formed not from fragile membrane, but from layered golden leaves that resemble living fire. Set against a backdrop of smoldering crimson and embered orange, the figure appears suspended between earth and heaven, as if mid-ascension.
The wings are constructed from dozens of individual leaf-like fragments, each outlined in bold black—distinct, yet unified. Together they create a radiant whole, symbolizing how transformation is built from many moments of surrender, growth, and grace. The gold tones shift subtly from warm honey to muted olive, giving the flame dimension and breath—never static, always alive.
This piece speaks to the soul that refuses to be extinguished. It is about holy resilience. About beauty forged in heat. About a light that does not flicker with circumstance but burns steadily from within.
Eternal Flame is a declaration: what is ignited by faith, refined by fire, and carried by hope can never truly be put out.
Acrylic on canvas 48" x48" $6912.00
Twinkle Twinkle Little Stars
In Twinkle Twinkle Little Stars, night is alive. A powerful black tree stretches its intricate branches across a luminous blue horizon, its form bold and grounding against the layered depths of twilight. At first glance, small golden lights seem scattered throughout its limbs — like distant stars caught in the canopy.
But they are not stars. They are butterflies.
Tiny, radiant gold butterflies rest delicately among the dark branches, transforming what could feel like shadow into something sacred and alive. Their presence shifts the meaning entirely: this is not a sky observing us from afar — this is transformation unfolding within reach.
Butterflies are symbols of metamorphosis, resurrection, and fragile strength. Placed within the darkness, they become declarations: even in the most tangled seasons, life is quietly changing. Growth is happening. Light is moving.
The tree itself feels like the human spirit — complex, layered, sometimes heavy. And yet within its depths, transformation perches softly, glowing.
Twinkle Twinkle Little Stars becomes less about distant wonder and more about intimate hope. It reminds us that what we think are stars — unreachable, far away — may in fact be transformation already resting in our own branches.
Night, in this piece, is not empty. It is becoming
Acrylic on canvas, 23kt gold leaf 48" x48" $6912.00
Elevation
In Elevation, sweeping, sculptural forms rise and bow simultaneously — embodying the paradox of ascent through surrender. Cascading strands of gold, obsidian, and violet arc like ceremonial wings, creating a powerful architectural presence that feels both grounded and transcendent.
The layered metallic textures suggest resilience forged through experience, while the rhythmic vertical strokes in the background evoke movement — as if the atmosphere itself is lifting. Light interacts with the gold passages in a way that shifts throughout the day, giving the piece a living, breathing energy.
This work speaks to the moment just before breakthrough — the quiet strength required to rise. It is about expansion, spiritual momentum, and the courage to elevate beyond limitation.
Bold yet reverent, Elevation commands space while inviting reflection — a statement piece for collectors drawn to symbolism, strength, and transformation.
Acrylic on canvas 60" x72" $12960.00
The Golden Path
The Golden Path is a luminous meditation on resilience, serenity, and quiet transformation. Vertical bands of gilded trees rise with rhythmic grace, their gold-leaf surfaces catching and reflecting light, creating a sense of movement and depth as the viewer shifts perspective. The forest becomes both sanctuary and passageway—an invitation to move forward with intention.
Set against a layered blue ground reminiscent of water, sky, or breath itself, the composition evokes calm while suggesting emotional and spiritual expansiveness. Delicate branches and leaves—rendered in rich emeralds and soft golds—emerge organically, symbolizing growth, renewal, and hope unfolding along the journey.
The interplay between metallic gold and cool blue establishes a striking balance between opulence and tranquility. Gold, long associated with the sacred and eternal, contrasts beautifully with the fluid, atmospheric background, reinforcing the idea of a path that is both grounded and transcendent.
Elegant yet deeply emotive, The Golden Path speaks to collectors drawn to work that is timeless, contemplative, and symbolically rich—an artwork that transforms a space while offering a daily reminder of inner light, perseverance, and the beauty found in moving forward.
Acrylic on canvas 24" x 36" $3456.00
Glow in the Light
This piece explores the tension between shadow and radiance, stillness and awakening. A solitary, leafless tree stands boldly against a sweeping sky, its intricate network of branches reaching upward like veins of resilience. The landscape beneath it glows in rich gold tones, suggesting warmth emerging from darkness — a quiet, powerful illumination. Rendered in a refined palette of charcoal, ash, and luminous gold, this work evokes both minimalism and emotional depth. The stark silhouette contrasts with the soft atmospheric movement in the sky, creating a dynamic interplay between strength and surrender. The composition feels expansive yet intimate, inviting the viewer into a contemplative space where endurance transforms into quiet brilliance.
For collectors, Glow in the Light is a statement piece — sophisticated enough for a modern interior yet emotionally resonant enough to anchor a curated collection. It speaks to perseverance, transformation, and the beauty found in contrast. The restrained color story ensures versatility, while the dramatic composition commands presence.
Acrylic on canvas, 36" x36" $4536.00
Symphony of Two Worlds
The terrestrial and the celestial meet in poised, lyrical balance. A slender tree—its branches kissed with luminous gold—rises from a sweeping cascade of teal, ivory, and deep indigo, evoking both waterfall and gown, earth and spirit. The composition is bisected into cool and warm hemispheres, suggesting duality: shadow and light, seen and unseen, human and divine.
A suspended orb hovers in quiet orbit, its soft glow echoing the moon and symbolizing the pull of a parallel realm. The textured gold leaf catches and reflects light, creating a living surface that shifts throughout the day—an intentional interplay between permanence and movement.
The restrained palette of mineral blues and champagne neutrals exudes tranquility and refinement, while the vertical flow of the central form imparts grace and ascension. Collectors will recognize the painting’s timeless elegance and symbolic depth: a meditation on harmony between opposing forces, rendered with contemporary sophistication.
Acrylic on canvas, 23kt gold leaf 30" x24" $3600.00
Beyond the Phoenix
Rebirth is no longer a moment — it is a state of becoming.
A luminous gold tree rises from a pale, silvery trunk, its branches unfurling into a vast network of deep black limbs that stretch outward like veins of experience, memory, and endurance. The contrast is striking: darkness does not consume the light — it frames it. The gold does not merely survive the blackened branches; it emerges through them, commanding the space with quiet authority.
Below, soft, ethereal forms drift across a muted landscape — blush and ivory whispers that feel like remnants of what once was. They hover like echoes of past seasons, fragile yet beautiful, suggesting that transformation always leaves behind something tender.
The phoenix symbolizes resurrection through fire. Beyond the Phoenix goes further. It speaks to what happens after the rising — when strength is no longer reactive, but embodied. When survival evolves into sovereignty. When the scars become architecture.
This piece carries both power and restraint. It is bold yet contemplative, structured yet organic — a statement work for collectors drawn to art that reflects resilience, elevation, and spiritual maturity.
Beyond the Phoenix is not about returning to who you were. It is about becoming something entirely new — and standing fully in it.
Acrylic on canvas 60" x72" $12960.00
Crown of Hope
Crown of Hope stands boldly against a quiet horizon — a singular tree rising from rolling emerald hills beneath a watchful golden sun. Its branches do not merely reach; they erupt in a radiant crown of color — crimson, sapphire, amber, and gold — each blade-like form layered with intention and strength.
The dark trunk anchors the composition, symbolizing steadfast faith and endurance. From that grounding center bursts a celebration of life — vibrant, unapologetic, and alive with possibility. The geometric, almost flame-like foliage evokes both a crown and a rising flame, suggesting renewal after adversity and beauty born from resilience.
Set within a serene, open sky, the piece speaks to hope not as fragile optimism, but as a deliberate choice — bold, structured, and unwavering.
Crown of Hope is a declaration: even in simplicity, even in solitude, we can rise brilliantly.
Acrylic on canvas 36x36 $4536.00
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