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Oil on Canvas
16” x 20”
There is a quiet dignity in this self-portrait - not one that seeks admiration, but one that stands in honesty. The artist is shown in stillness, a moment captured not for the world, but for himself. He is not posing, not performing. He is simply being. With restrained light and grounded color, the work reveals more than a face - it reveals presence. In this portrait, the viewer meets a man who has lived, loved, struggled, reflected - and chosen to remain open. It is a conversation between the outer image and the inner truth. Self Portrait is a meditation on self-recognition. A painted moment that says: I see you. I know you. I am still here.
Oil on Canvas
16” x 20”
Poised somewhere between introspection and escape, In Thoughts captures the quiet drama of an inner world. The figure, loosely formed yet emotionally vivid, seems adrift - perhaps processing something deeply personal, or perhaps floating in a place far from reality. The brushwork is loose and expressive, allowing thoughts to spill across the canvas like clouds of memory or illusion. There is no clear boundary between presence and absence - and that’s the point. Whether this moment is one of the deep self-awareness or delightful distraction, the viewer is left to wonder: are they lost, or finally found?
Oil on Canvas
24” x 36”
He doesn’t whisper his arrival - he announces it. Muscles taut, stance proud, eyes sharp with confidence. In Hercules, the artist captures a stallion not just in posture, but in presence. This horse is no passive creature of the wild; he is a showman, aware of his beauty, aware of his strength - and entirely unbothered by your gaze. There is cocky elegance in his expression, a smug nobility in the way he holds himself. He’s not running from anything. He’s not searching. He’s simply here - and he knows it. Every brushstroke captures his self-assured strut, a quiet smirk in motion. The light hits his white coat just so, adding to the almost mythic charisma he radiates. This is no gentle moonlight - this is midday sun on a desert plain. Bold. Blazing. Undeniable. By naming him Hercules, the artist nods not to brute force, but to heroic presence - to a masculinity that is both composed and confident, dramatic yet elegant. This is not just a painting of a horse. It’s a portrait of arrival.
Oil on Canvas
8” x 10”
In a barren desert gripped by famine, a mother clings to her child - not with strength, but with the last breath of her will. Dead Tired portrays a woman pushed beyond exhaustion, her body slumped, her spirit nearly spent. And yet, she holds on. Her form is weary, but the gold that streaks across her figure does not symbolize death - it symbolizes worth. Her sacrifice gleams through the suffering. The golden touch quietly honors her - not as a martyr, but as a lifeline. In just a few strokes and limited space, this painting speaks volumes: of motherhood, survival, and the sacred, relentless drive to protect life at all costs.
Oil on Canvas
7” x 9”
Her eyes are closed, but the emotions behind them are wide awake. The Weight of Stillness captures a woman suspended in an internal moment - one that may hold sadness, or peace, or something unnamed. The way her hand rests against her face suggests reflection, but also restraint. The stillness in the image is quiet, but not empty; it is heavy with what she’s not saying. Is she grieving or resting? Is this the aftermath of pain - or the calm before it returns? The painting doesn’t answer. Instead, it invites the viewer into the silence - a place where meaning is felt, not declared. With restrained tones and intimate composition, The Weight of Stillness becomes a portrait of emotional ambiguity - and the beautiful, aching pause between feeling and understanding.
6” x 12”
Oil on Wood Veneer
Freshly baptized in Tanzania, this radiant young girl stands as a symbol of new life - not just in water, but in purpose. Water drops, covered in joy, drip down her elbows as she embraces her new identity. Child of the Promise captures more than a joyful moment; it reveals a quiet transformation. Her expression is light, her posture free, her spirit touched by something eternal. Painted on a wood veneer, the texture of the grain is subtly visible across her face and body - an intentional choice by the artist to honor the natural, grounded beauty of this moment. The wooden lines lend authenticity, depth, and a sense of organic connection to the earth and spirit. The brushwork glows with warmth, honoring the sacred innocence of this milestone. In her, we see not only purity, but calling - soul marked by grace, stepping into a journey that has only just begun. This painting is a celebration of faith, family, heritage, and the holy beauty of becoming.
Oil on Canvas
12” x 16”
Insprired by the emotional depth of Renaissance portraiture, Hiding draws the viewer in - only to leave them suspended in mystery. The figure is posed, formed, almost finished… but the face is absent. Not forgotten, but deliberately withheld. The artist once intended to complete it, yet in time realized: some feelings are meant to remain unseen. The missing face becomes the message - an act of resistance, of protection. “I don't want to show you what I feel,” the painting seems to whisper. In its vulnerability and restraint, Hiding becomes a portrait of emotional self-preservation - a powerful reminder that not all truths need to be revealed to be felt.
Oil on Canvas
30” x 40”
In Going Against the Wind, a mother and daughter press forward through a wet, muddy day in the Sahara Desert - the sky heavy with rain, the wind biting, and not a rest stop in sight. The girl, slouched on a donkey’s back, wears the unmistakable face of exhaustion - the kind that sits deep in the eyes and sinks into the shoulders. Her mother walks beside her, face obscured, silent in her own weight but steady in her steps. This is not a scene of grand triumph but one of quiet persistence. The mud pulls at their feet, the wind pushes against them, and yet they continue. There’s no room here for drama, only the raw truth of survival. The donkey trudges, the mother walks, the girl rides - and all three endure. The painting is layered with grit and grace. It honors the unsung strength of women who carry on despite fatigue, despite hardship, despite everything. It is about moving forward not with ease, but with necessity. Going Against the Wind is a powerful tribute to those whose courage is not loud, but enduring - who walk through storms because there is simply no other choice.
12” x 16”
Oil on Canvas
He leans against the wall, phone in hand, lost in a moment that feels both fleeting and eternal. It’s a simple scene - sunlight catching his profile, the stillness of being off the clock, outside, unbothered. And yet, this painting carries a quiet weight. It captures not just a man, but memory: of ease, presence, identity. The kind of moment we don’t realize is meaningful until time takes it from us. The pose is relaxed, the palette gentle, but the emotion runs deep - a portrait of someone deeply known, deeply loved, and now… somehow far away.
Oil on Canvas
26” x 31”
Bathed in the soft glow of chiaroscuro, Classic captures a moment of quiet mastery - a violinist, half-shadowed, lost in the music that seems to rise invisibly from the strings. The composition is restrained yet cinematic, allowing the viewer to feel the stillness of the room, the weight of concentration, the soulful echo of a single note. The artistic uses darkness not to obscure but to elevate the slivers of light - on the musician’s cuff, the sheet music, the arch of the bow - each a testament to the reverence of tradition. In this piece, music becomes more than sound; it is presence, memory, and emotion, captured in oil.
Oil on Canvas
30” x 20”
Rouhy - meaning “My Soul” in Arabic - is a tribute to sacred love, the kind that speaks through silence and sacrifice. Draped in regal white and rich crimson, the figures stand locked in a moment of profound devotion: the groom, faceless but full of presence, bows to kiss his bride’s forehead - not just in affection, but as a vow. His gesture says, I would give my life for you. Her eyes are gently closed, receiving it not with surprise, but trust - as if she’s already lived this moment in her heart. Through its golden light and graceful forms, Roughy celebrates the kind of love that is rooted in faith, honor, and the quiet power of being fully seen.
Oil on Canvas
24” x 24”
A reverent homage to on of the greatest masters of the Renaissance, this painting captures the haunting light, soulful expression, and exquisite detail reminiscent of Caravaggio’s dramatic style. Inspired by The Lute Player (1596), the artist dared to take on a monumental challenge - not to copy, but to converse with Caravaggio across centuries. The tribute is not only a technical endeavor but an emotional one, questioningL can we, in our time, reach for the same brilliance? In the folds of the fabric, the shadows on the table, and the softness of the musician’s gaze, the artist humbly answers, “I did my best.”
Oil on Canvas
18” x 22”
Captured mid-motion, mid-laughter, and mid-memory - Golden Moment radiates pure celebration. The subject, glowing in her wedding gown, is caught at her reception in a moment of unfiltered joy. She’s dancing, laughing, fully alive in the present - the kind of happiness that doesn’t pose for the camera, but simply is. Through expressive lines and warm hues, the artist preserves not just a face, but a feeling: the kind that fills a room, that says this is my day and I am surrounded by love. The piece feels almost musical, as if the rhythm of the night still echoes through the brushstrokes. This is a portrait of joy in its truest form - celebratory, effortless, unforgettable.
Oil on Canvas
11” x 14”
Light pours over her as she lifts her arms skyward, fully present in a moment that feels infinite. Joy in Freedom captures someone very special to the artist at the exact point where joy returned - not softly, but boldly. Her posture is unguarded, her spirit unbound. This is more than a portrait of a person; it’s a portrait of a feeling. The background hums with color and motion, echoing the rush of peace that comes when fear is finally left behind. There isn weight, no hesitation - only openness, breath, and. light. In this painting, joy is fragile. It is fierce, earned, and everlasting.
