Figure Paintings

Each of us is born into a different story. Some come from hardship, others from comfort—but no one escapes life without struggle. What moves me most are the people who rise despite the odds. The ones who face heartbreak, loneliness, failure—and still press forward. They are everywhere, quietly enduring, courageously choosing to hope. These are the people I paint.

Figure painting is my passion because it allows me to tell human stories in their rawest, most honest form. I trained classically to learn how to truly see the figure—not just the body, but the person within it. I’ve always been drawn to the great paintings of the past, where artists captured timeless truths through the human form. I want to do the same—for our time.

I paint those who embody resilience. The homeless woman with a guitar and a camouflage jacket, strong in body though life has left her vulnerable. The young ballerina chasing a dream, balancing discipline with doubt. The boxer alone in the ring, training for more than a fight—training for a moment of truth. These are not just figures. They are stories of grit, courage, and quiet strength.

We all need reminders of what it means to rise. Through my art, I hope to hold up a mirror to the resilience in others—and to the resilience that lives in each of us.