
I’m drawn to the magic of Caribbean water -- the way sunlight dances across the surface, creating shimmering patterns and endless shades of blue and green. My challenge as an artist is to translate that shifting depth and movement onto canvas.
In Siesta Key Searching, I wanted to capture a fleeting moment in time -- a young girl absorbed in her own quiet world in the shallow water. Her stillness against the shimmering waves reflects the kind of simple, timeless beauty that draws me to paint the tropics. For me, it’s not just about depicting a scene, but about preserving a feeling -- that pure, unguarded sense of wonder we experience when we connect with nature and the sea.

Many of my paintings are created in a representational style, aiming for accuracy while allowing room for artistic originality and a touch of impressionism. I don’t seek photorealism; I seek the feeling -- the glow of sunlight, the movement of water, the vibrant pulse of island life.

Alongside my representational seascapes, I also create tropical abstract paintings that capture the essence of the islands rather than their exact form. These works -- like Symphony in Blue -- translate the rhythm of the ocean, the play of light, and the power of the ocean into pure color and texture.

An original painting has a soul. The brushstrokes, layered textures, and subtle shifts of color bring a tactile energy that prints simply can’t match. Light dances differently across real paint catching on raised textures that echo the waves, clouds, and palms that inspired them.

Every detail is unique to the artist’s hand, capturing moments of emotion and spontaneity that no reproduction can duplicate. You don’t just see an original tropical painting -- you feel it.
Owning one transforms your wall into a living window to paradise — filled with warmth, authenticity, the story behind the painting, and the calming rhythm of the tropics.
Explore my collection of vibrant and captivating tropical beach paintings. Or contact me to commission a custom piece for your home. Let's bring your vision to life!
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