Journal
Studio notes and stories behind the work
I Got Jealous at Art Basel. Here's How It Changed My Art.
I walked into Art Basel Miami Beach last December ready to be inspired. Instead, I stood in front of a painting — and felt jealous.
The one word guiding my new series of paintings
These last few months have brought me a ton of inspiration...
Finding the Through-Line: What Gerhard Richter Taught Me in Paris
I've become absolutely consumed by creating software with AI, and have 2 apps I'll be launching soon (maybe / probably).
A Letter From My Painting: I'm Spiraling
I got this message today... not sure they wanted me to share it but here it is.
Choosing Love Over Fear
I’ve been quite unsure about sending this email… hence sending it a few days late…
How Long Did It Take? The Impossible Question Every Artist Faces
In this email I will attempt to briefly answer one of the most common questions I get about my art...
Finishing Unseen: A Series About the World Inside Us
This past weekend, I finished the Unseen series.
Three Breakthroughs That Saved My Largest Painting Project
Over the last 10 days or so I've been agonizing about how to finish these 7 massive paintings for my upcoming solo exhibition.
From Hating English Class to Publishing a Book
Growing up, I hated writing, English class, history...
A Photo Can Convey Image But Not Presence
A few weeks ago someone found themselves crying in my studio while looking at a painting (pictured later in this email).
3 Nights Alone in Rural Utah: A Vision Quest That Changed How I See
I was awakened by footsteps approaching as I lay there sleeping, alone, in nature, under a small rock overhang that created a mini cave where I felt safe, or so I thought.
The Night I Learned to Meditate Over Paella
The other day, I wrote the following as an intro to an upcoming project.
The Hardest Part of Being an Artist Isn't What You Think
I got quite triggered yesterday over an innocent comment a friend said to me over an innocent coffee.
The One-Word Key to Making a Living as an Artist: Relentless
Someone recently asked me, "in doing what you truly love, how have you made it able to support your lifestyle/future?"
My First Mural: Structures, Loosely Held, Create Magic
I write to you on this fateful Sunday evening with an offer I've never made to anyone... ever.
Madrid Blues: A 100-Year-Old Paint Recipe and the Calming Magic of Subtlety
Most people miss the world’s most beautiful details because they’re too busy scrolling.
A Rebellion Against the Boring: Bring Back Color and Self-Expression
If I started a rebellion (just like in Star Wars) that did the following, would you join me?
Overcoming Phone Addiction to Make More Art
If you're anything like me, you wish you spent less time on your phone.
The Series I Was Too Scared to Share
(Sharing these paintings and the story behind them feels like opening up my diary to the world... the vulnerability is real y'all.)
You Don't Find Your Audience — They Find You
Email subscriber Jerry asked: "I have a huge inventory but cannot find the right audience. Any suggestions?"
I Painted Over My Largest Painting — And It Was the Best Decision I Ever Made
And then I made a video about it (typical me).
The Story Behind Ripple: My First Art Print
Imagine you're under water looking up, what do you see?
20 Paintings in 20 Days: What Consistency Taught Me
Last year I made "20 Shades of Blue" series, where I painted 20 paintings in 20 days.
The Answers Are in the Search Itself
Some people know from an early age what they are here to do.
You'll Never Find Time for Your Art — Here's What to Do Instead
Let’s talk about time. Specifically, why you’ll never “find” time to make your art.
AI Is the Ozempic of the Creative Process
A friend (who is a writer) just showed me a website that will write a book for you.
What Sold in 2024: A Year That Changed Everything
In 2024 I sold more art (measured by $) than in all previous years combined.
Imposter Syndrome Never Goes Away — You Just Get Stronger
TLDR - it never goes away
Introducing Search for Answers: My First Series of 2025
Greetings from sunny Cascais, Portugal.
The 30-Minute Cure for Writer's Block
Here is a tried and true practice I have used plenty of times on many projects to overcome this sasquatch swamp monster of a concept (meaning, writer's block is a scary myth).