Originals

These are the places that stay with you long after you’ve left — the ones that shifted your perspective, opened something new, or quietly reshaped who you became.

This collection is inspired by destinations that hold transformative energy: cities where life felt different, landscapes that brought clarity, and moments that marked a before and after.

Many collectors choose pieces from this series to honor a chapter of personal growth or a journey that still feels close to their heart.

My work blends travel photography, memory, and traditional painting.

Each piece begins with a real place — then evolves into a visual story, whether through layered digital montage or hand-painted oils and watercolors.

One-of-a-kind works created with layered brushwork and rich color.
Each painting captures a moment, mood, or story inspired by real experiences.

Songwangsa is a very old Buddhist temple in Suncheon, South Korea. In May, colorful lanterns are hung all over in celebration of Buddha's birthday. A lone monk walks away from the bustle of visitors. His muted clothing blends in with the soft shadows on the ground. A sharp contrast to the vibrant lanterns hanging overhead.

Suncheon's Songwangsa

Watercolor

9 x 12 inches

$400

See something else you like?

These suggestions have been carefully selected to create your own travel story within your home.

A place that matters to you deserves to be seen.

If there’s a location that holds meaning for you — a hometown, a favorite travel destination, a meaningful trip, or a place tied to your family story — I can create an original artwork inspired by your own photos and memories.

Commissioned pieces are created in collaboration with you, using your travel images and personal connection to guide the final work.

This is perfect for:

• Celebrating a meaningful trip
• Honoring heritage or family roots
• Marking a life transition
• Creating a deeply personal gift
• Filling your home with places that shaped you

Find the place that speaks to you.

Many collectors choose multiple pieces that connect through place, color, or theme.
Together, they create a visual narrative throughout a home — a reminder of where you’ve been and what matters to you.

Whether you start with one piece or build a series, the goal is the same:
to surround yourself with places that shaped you.