Wander and Paint — Beautiful Places

Atmospheric Escapes: "Once Upon The Sea," A Watercolor Story

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Atmospheric Escapes: "Once Upon The Sea," A Watercolor Story

This painting came about from reading a fictional story that took place place in New England somewhere by the sea. New England coastline is mesmerizing with crisp seascapes and soul-stirring visual poetry...

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The Elf Ones

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The Elf Ones

[...] I often resist creating christmas-theme images because I have yet to find a great concept that promotes both the spirit and the true origins of the tradition...

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Rainy Day Arrival in Tokyo Art Journal Page

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Rainy Day Arrival in Tokyo Art Journal Page

A visual stroll during the night I arrived in Japan. It rained softly and then like cats and dogs. Cold temps chilled me to the bone...

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Destination Diaries: Puruña Stone Forest, Patahuasi Peru

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Destination Diaries: Puruña Stone Forest, Patahuasi Peru

I visited the Puruña stone forest as part of the few guided tours I ever willingly participated in when I travel. I just have something against having someone else restricting my time and my movements...

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Atmospheric Watercolor Paintings: Koi Galaxy Mural Concept

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Atmospheric Watercolor Paintings: Koi Galaxy Mural Concept

A behind-the-scene look at the making of the intricate and atmospheric watercolor mural illustration concept, Koi Galaxy, inspired from a slow traveler artist visits to Como Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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