California Poppies24x24 Acrylic & Ink on Panel, Custom Walnut Floating Frame, 2026. A field of poppies, held in a moment of quiet intensity. In this piece, the blooms rise and unfold like small bursts of lifeluminous, weightless, and resilient. Their vivid oranges and golds push forward against a dense, intricate backdrop of hand drawn linework, where the earth itself seems to move in slow, rhythmic currents. The contrast creates a sense of tension and harmony at once:

The fin is mounted on a solid walnut base

bringing the central subjects to life with bold colors and smooth gradients

inviting viewers into an underwater world of rhythm

as seen from the sky

36" x 48" x 1

The hand-drawn details create a rich contrast

but when you look closely there are areas of intensity

It invites viewers to immerse themselves in the lively energy of the scene and feel the joy and harmony of flowers dancing in rhythm with the world around them

graceful and symbolic of life

evoking the tranquility of ocean currents

this unique painting offers a profound blend of beauty

The struggle will be inevitable for us all at some point and I think this painting is a reminder that it is all part of the same picture