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Photos from "The Nuances of Queer Identity" reception

Upcoming Exhibitions

two of my artworks
“departing the body” & “don’t erase us” were chosen to be shown in this years PRHBTN art show hosted by @lexingtonartleague ⭐️
such a great opportunity!

two of my artworks
“departing the body” & “don’t erase us” were chosen to be shown in this years PRHBTN art show hosted by @lexingtonartleague ⭐️
such a great opportunity!

first art show post grad! my work will be up in the Mill & Max Gallery until early September ! let me know if you go and see it 🫶 we had a wonderful reception, thank you to those who attended !

first art show post grad! my work will be up in the Mill & Max Gallery until early September ! let me know if you go and see it 🫶 we had a wonderful reception, thank you to those who attended !

I will be showing art during Lexington Gallery Hop at the Mill & Max Contemplative Art Space at the Shambhala Meditation Center! Come by and see all the art shown (me and my former high school teachers!) The reception is July 19 and i’ll be there to answer any questions about my art and process! See you there :)

I will be showing art during Lexington Gallery Hop at the Mill & Max Contemplative Art Space at the Shambhala Meditation Center! Come by and see all the art shown (me and my former high school teachers!) The reception is July 19 and i’ll be there to answer any questions about my art and process! See you there :)

film pictures of my solo show a few months ago from @marroppon (thank you) !!! still very happy on how it turned out ❤️

#artist #art #artshow #artexhibition #pridemonth #queerartist #lgbtart #painting #painting #realism #selfportraits #soloshow #soloexhibition

film pictures of my solo show a few months ago from @marroppon (thank you) !!! still very happy on how it turned out ❤️

#artist #art #artshow #artexhibition #pridemonth #queerartist #lgbtart #painting #painting #realism #selfportraits #soloshow #soloexhibition

the masc, 2024
oil paint on canvas
36 in x 48 in

there’s comfort in the masculine.
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#painting #selfportrait #artist #art #oilpainting #artstudent #lgbtartist #queerartist

the masc, 2024
oil paint on canvas
36 in x 48 in

there’s comfort in the masculine.
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#painting #selfportrait #artist #art #oilpainting #artstudent #lgbtartist #queerartist

studio time with new pvris music

studio time with new pvris music

work in progress // trying a different style with dry brushing

work in progress // trying a different style with dry brushing

(repost with better photographs)

agony, 2023
oil paint and oil pastel on canvas
48 in x 36 in

continuous pain from the body i was given.

(repost with better photographs)

agony, 2023
oil paint and oil pastel on canvas
48 in x 36 in

continuous pain from the body i was given.

the femme, 2024
oil paint on canvas
36 in x 48 in

disconnected from the feminine.

the femme, 2024
oil paint on canvas
36 in x 48 in

disconnected from the feminine.

departing the body, 2023
oil paint on canvas
60 in x 48 in

this body is not mine.

#art #artist #oilpainting #selfportrait #disruptedrealism #surrealism #painting #abstraction #abstract

departing the body, 2023
oil paint on canvas
60 in x 48 in

this body is not mine.

#art #artist #oilpainting #selfportrait #disruptedrealism #surrealism #painting #abstraction #abstract

Full walkthrough of my show! As my show is now taken down, i appreciate everyone who has supported me through all of its process!! This was only the first show of many to come in the future :)!!

Full walkthrough of my show! As my show is now taken down, i appreciate everyone who has supported me through all of its process!! This was only the first show of many to come in the future :)!!

don’t erase us, 2024
fiber on fabric
48 in x 36.5 in

we will keep fighting so we can be seen.

don’t erase us, 2024
fiber on fabric
48 in x 36.5 in

we will keep fighting so we can be seen.

some photos during a critique of my work a few months ago! (some in process pics) thank you @brevenwalkerphoto !!

some photos during a critique of my work a few months ago! (some in process pics) thank you @brevenwalkerphoto !!

identity embedded, 2024
fiber and oil pastel on canvas
36 in x 36 in

find yourself within.

identity embedded, 2024
fiber and oil pastel on canvas
36 in x 36 in

find yourself within.

“protect trans lives” 2024
oil pastel on paper
30 in x 22 in

we deserve to live.

“protect trans lives” 2024
oil pastel on paper
30 in x 22 in

we deserve to live.

some photos from my reception! thank you all for coming and making it so successful:) my show is still up until April 2nd, go check it out!

some photos from my reception! thank you all for coming and making it so successful:) my show is still up until April 2nd, go check it out!

The show opens the 27th, but the reception is the 28th! Come see my art and enjoy some snacks while i’m there :)

The show opens the 27th, but the reception is the 28th! Come see my art and enjoy some snacks while i’m there :)

4 days till the show opens !!!!

4 days till the show opens !!!!

My first solo show is just a little over a month away! “The Nuances of Queer Identity” explores my internal and external relationship to my identity and the emotions that come with (euphoria and dysphoria) through different artworks. Join the reception on March 28th from 4 - 6pm, or come and see the show from March 27th to April 2nd. Hope to see you there! ❤️

My first solo show is just a little over a month away! “The Nuances of Queer Identity” explores my internal and external relationship to my identity and the emotions that come with (euphoria and dysphoria) through different artworks. Join the reception on March 28th from 4 - 6pm, or come and see the show from March 27th to April 2nd. Hope to see you there! ❤️

my process in the studio

my process in the studio

finished work will be in my show 🫢
#fiberart #queerartist #art #portrait #portraitartist #selfportrait

finished work will be in my show 🫢
#fiberart #queerartist #art #portrait #portraitartist #selfportrait

finally done with this piece, swipe to see my process over the last few months. 48 x 36 in, “untitled”, 2024

finally done with this piece, swipe to see my process over the last few months. 48 x 36 in, “untitled”, 2024

work day in my studio #art #artist #artistsoninstagram #artstudent #bfa #oilpaint #oilpainting #painting

work day in my studio #art #artist #artistsoninstagram #artstudent #bfa #oilpaint #oilpainting #painting

swipe to the the before - self portrait in progress in oil paint and oil pastel

swipe to the the before - self portrait in progress in oil paint and oil pastel

finally done with this piece..
48 x 60, oil paint and oil pastel on canvas
swipe for details because the colors are much more vibrant !

finally done with this piece..
48 x 60, oil paint and oil pastel on canvas
swipe for details because the colors are much more vibrant !

some works and in progress works in my studio..

some works and in progress works in my studio..

dysphoria, 36 x 48 in, oil paint on canvas. swipe for closer details.

dysphoria, 36 x 48 in, oil paint on canvas. swipe for closer details.

happy halloween!! here is a still life from last year 🦇

happy halloween!! here is a still life from last year 🦇

a photo study in acrylic made during the summer

a photo study in acrylic made during the summer

lovers in oil

lovers in oil

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