Full Moon Ritual
Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas
2024
36x48
This piece captures Mizuki in the midst of her enchanting full moon ritual dance. With graceful swirls of her fans, she coaxes the water to life, guiding each ripple as it blooms into koi fish, lily pads, and even a playful squid drifting along the shimmering current. The night sparkles with magic, each wave dancing under Mizuki's spell.
The Vistor
Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas
2023
48x60
This piece captures Chō in serene anticipation, awaiting the arrival of The Visitor, a charming chimera that melds the essence of two Japanese yōkai: the fierce Oni mask and the playful Rokurokubi. This spirit serves as her protector, skillfully warding off any lurking evil. With a traditional Japanese color palette of deep reds, purples, and blues, the setting vibrates with richness, while shimmering gold hints at the wealth of this enchanting chimera. Legends whisper that Oni masks repel malevolence with their formidable strength, while Rokurokubi spirits dance in mischief. Chō has struck a unique pact with her guardian—each night, she offers a touch of oil for his protection, allowing her to rest peacefully without a care. Their bond is palpable, an intimacy reflected in Chō’s nude form, her back turned to the audience, a silent invitation into their shared secret world.
MOTHA
Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas
2023
36x48
The African Grey Crane is a majestic bird, a shimmering symbol of wealth, stillness, and good fortune. MOTHA, a captivating chimera, embodies the enchanting beauty of this magnificent crane, representing a goddess deity in a vibrant alternate reality. As she emerges from a twilight river, lush greenery blooms from the tops of ancient elephant trees, while traditional Kenyan necklaces adorn her graceful form. Playful cichlid fish dance around her, weaving a spell of abundance and wonder, as the magic of the moment unfolds.
Mizuki"Beautiful Moon" (SOLD)
Acrylic on canvas
2022
24x36
Inspired by the sultry art of Edo-period Japan, Mizuki is a mesmerizing chimera entwined with the fierce elegance of a Secretary bird. She is portrayed in a fiery orange kimono, one breast daringly exposed, daring viewers to resist her smoldering copper gaze. Mizuki radiates both sensuality and untamed freedom, her presence as captivating as it is defiant, a true embodiment of wild allure.
Chō "Butterfly"(SOLD)
Acrylic on canvas
2022
24x36
Inspired by the graceful Geishas of Edo-period Japan, Chō is a whimsical chimera blending the elegance of a Japanese crane. She appears adorned in a flowing royal blue kimono, shimmering with golden accents, her delicate form a dance between bird and human. With each step, she seems to glide through time, a living tapestry of grace and tradition.
Sanctuary (SOLD)
Acrylic on canvas
2022
24x30
Inspired by the serene beauty of Japanese landscapes, I imagined a pair of hybrid geisha birds, their feathers delicate as silk, drifting through a whimsical world. They flutter among cherry blossoms, beside a gentle waterfall, with a hidden shrine house nestled quietly in the distance. The scene breathes tranquility, as rolling clouds float lazily across the sky, inviting a sense of calm and timeless wonder.