My experiences growing up in the circus, performing at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, and painting set pieces and backdrops for the theater, have given me the rare opportunity to live and work in a world of fantasy and simulation. These experiences shaped my understanding of visual storytelling and the power of spectacle.
Drawing inspiration from classic circus sideshow banners of the past, my paintings take on the appearance of large, weathered, event banners that call attention to a grand exhibit that never fully reveals itself. Through bright, bold colors and a worn, weathered aesthetic, the artwork creates a visual state of anticipation—an invitation to an event or performance that remains just out of reach. By blending elements of promotional art and visual spectacle, my work seeks to hold space for the tension between what is seen and what is felt,
what is promised and what is delivered. The result is a visual experience that is as much about the anticipation of a moment as it is about the moment itself.

painting that shows the numbers 24 and 25 next to a red hypnotic swirl with circles and stars — **“An extraordinary world of beauty and grace awaits us above the rings”,** acrylic paint on board, 6.5 x 10” (x2) and 14.75 x 11.75”, 2024

"**The Qualitative Characterization of Verisimilitude**", acrylic paint on canvas, 35.25 x 40", 2014

“**Here it comes hippity hoppity (Where All Your Dreams Will Come True!!!)**”, acrylic paint on canvas, 84 x 84”, 2012

"**Seeing is Believing (Eye-Dazzlying, Mysterious, Larger than Life**", acrylic paint on canvas, 84 x 84”, 2012

Painting with text inspired by circus sideshow banners. Welcome sign. Denial and Desire. Red, blue, yellow — **"Drum Roll Please...",** acrylic paint on canvas, 36 x 72”, 2013

Artist standing in front of panting inspired by sideshow banners. Large, happy bunny. Red, white stripes. — **“One Night Only” detail,** acrylic paint on canvas, 84 x 84”, 2009

Painting on paper. Red and white stripes. Colorful diamond pattern. Text on top says Let's Go Fun — **"The Game of..."** acrylic paint on paper, 12 x 12”, 2013

Four small paintings on foam board. Circus swirls, hypnosis, and burst. Red circle with text that reads, Alive. Red, white, blue. — **“Four topics, one conversation”,** enamel paint on four pieces of foam core, 5 x 4” each, 2020

"**Great Presentation of Marvelous Curiosities**", acrylic paint on canvas, 84 x 84", 2015

“**Colorful Balloons and Bright Confetti**”, acrylic paint on canvas, 84 x 84”, 2010

**“The Greatest Sensational Mystery",** acrylic paint on canvas, 35 1/4 x 40”, 2014

Painting with text inspired by circus sideshow banners. Happy cartoon bunny. Yellow, pink. Blue burst. Red text. — **“One Night Only”**, acrylic paint on canvas, 84 x 84”, 2009

Large banner paintings hanging in gallery. — **Banner paintings on display -** Artwork part of a group exhibition entitled 'Plastic!' at Salem Art Works (Salem, New York). 2012

**"Pop, Bang, Win!",** Enamel paint on board, framed digital prints, 50 x 40", 2014

Circus inspired text painted on postcard. Red text, Yellow number 21. Pink, blue circles — **"A Great Achievement in Clean Amusement",** Acrylic and enamel paint on paper, 4.25 x 6", 2014