Water Lilies

The Water Lillies Collection was inspired by a 2020 journey to Cambodia. Witnessing a sunrise near Angkor Wat, I was transfixed with the flower’s mystical impact. Their luminous presence left a lasting impression. (I have now discovered that water lilies and lotus are found in many locations including Sonoma Botanical Gardens near my home.) These paintings explore the evolution of my artistic practice, blending contemporary realism with abstracted form. Created on wood panels covered in gold leaf, the works combine oil and acrylic paint, allowing light, texture, and surface to play an active role in the compositions.