As budget cuts to environmental programs deepen and protection of public lands weakens, many precious ecosystems hover on the edge of irreversible change. "Pathways Unseen," a textured impasto landscape, serves as both artistic documentation and quiet protest against environmental uncertainty. The hidden trails referenced in the title "Pathways Unseen" take on double meaning—they represent both the subtle contours of the landscape itself and the increasingly limited opportunities for people to experience these spaces firsthand. Each impasto brushstroke preserves what budget constraints threaten to erase.

The thick impasto in "Rewilding Tidepools" mirrors nature's ruggedness and constant transformation. Just as the climate crisis demands a cultural shift, creating art is a negotiation with materials and message. Are we contributing to a stagnant artistic climate or actively bringing new perspectives to life?

The dunk shot is more than just two points on the scoreboard; it’s a surge of adrenaline. In my painting, I wanted to show how art can freeze that intensity. The splashes of paint mimic the energy fans feel when a player goes up for a dunk shot, and the ball explodes through the net.  This painting pays tribute to the spirit of college hoops. This is a spirit that embraces surprises, electrifying plays, and the drive to reach the ultimate prize: the NCAA championship.