Frequently asked questions

Do you use AI?
Absolutely not!  All concepts are original ideas.  I start digitally by creating random black-and-white shapes. I see things in the shapes. It's like looking at clouds and seeing shapes in them.  Once I have an idea of what the shapes are telling me, I search my reference folder for similar creatures, animals, people, etc. From there, I paint the idea digitally.

Once I finish the digital painting, I transfer the drawing to my canvas and use the digital concept as a rough thumbnail.

What medium do you work in?
All paintings in the gallery wing are original oil paintings. I start with a digital concept (using Photoshop and random black-and-white shapes) and, when I’m happy with the rough draft illustration, transfer the drawing to a canvas panel. The digital painting is a thumbnail, and I match the oil painting as much as possible.

Your paintings are semi-abstract. Is this intentional?
Absolutely! If I give you a fully rendered image, it will be the same painting over time. I only paint 2/3 of the way to a fully finished piece. I provide just enough information so that you know what is happening but not the whole story. This way, you can bring part of yourself and what you see in the image.

Do you have any original oil paintings available?
Sometimes, yes. I suggest signing up for my mailing list. In general, I sell original oil paintings before or at the first show I bring them to. Before every show, I send out the available paintings to my mailing list, and, more often than not, someone snatches one up before I get to the show. All original oil paintings are varnished and come with a frame.

Where do the stories from the Gallery of Nightmares come from?
When creating the stories in the Gallery of Nightmares, I randomly draw three Sacramancy cards. This helps my mind connect the cards to what is happening. Think of watching a video with the sound off. Your mind fills in what is happening. A video is a series of images—the same concept.