Chicago Series
My Chicago series is a union between two of my favorites on a canvas, cities and dogs. And unless you have not spent any time in city neighborhoods, you know that dogs are permanent fixtures in most of them. They’re everywhere just as they should be. They make wherever they exist so much better, and a lot more fun!
As for my love of painting cities, there is just something that pulls me in. Sometimes it’s a street corner, or perhaps the angle of a building, or the way the sun hits a window, or maybe graffiti on a sign. Sometimes it’s all those things, in addition to the people and animals who live there and are simply going about their lives. It’s a slice of humanity and I just it. Therefore, I paint it!
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River North I
Wicker Park
The Loop
River North II
Gold Coast
Ukrainian Village
Lincoln Park
Streeterville
Dogs
Each dog has a story and I simply love sharing it. So, when I take on a commission, I want to learn as much as I can about him or her. This helps me capture the soul of my subject and create a more meaningful piece. And as we all know, dogs truly have the most beautiful souls.
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Parker
Bailey
Bennie
Austin
Lucky
Luke
Fiona
Lilly
Kona
Bear
Lucy
Fern
Callie
Howie
Brody
Dax
Bandit