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"Suwoncheon in Autumn"

“Suwoncheon in Autumn”

USuwoncheon in Autumn – Acrylic on Canvas November 2019, 16×20 inches / 41×51 cm

Inspired by a photograph Richard took one autumn day when we were living in Suwon, South Korea. I believe this was in November of 2014 – a time when I was swamped with trying to complete my Master’s thesis while working part time at a hagwon and making videos/content for Hallyuback. I became so burnt out that month…

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Metamorphoses Ondine (Mermaid)

Metamorphoses Ondine (Mermaid) – Mixed Media and Acrylic on Canvas November 2019, 24×49 inches / 61×122 cm

Inspired by folklore, this large mermaid underwent many transformations over the better part of 2019 until she came into her final form. For many months she was my quiet protest over the plastic that litters our sea as I thought a modern Ariel would have quite the trove of non biodegradable…

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Sitting on the Clouds Looking Out at the Universe Beyond

Cherry Blossom Gate – Acrylic on Canvas October 2019, 12×24 inches / 31×61 cm

I’m a dreamer. For as long as I can remember those whom I love have gotten frustrated by my “head in the clouds” approach on life. But when I paint is the time when I can truly just tune everything out and let my mind soar. Take clouds – what would they feel like to actually be able to sit in them? To taste them? To…

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Cat at the Ocean - Territory

Cat at the Ocean – Territory

Cat at the Ocean – Territory – Acrylic on Canvas October 2019, 36×48 inches / 91×122 cm

I have a cat who loves water. Everyday he demands to splash in the sink, and for 3 years I’ve rarely had a shower in peace without him either jumping in to run around my ankles or trying to lick water off of me when I’m not paying attention. The one thing I still have not done is introduce him to the ocean.…

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"Untethered" - Acrylic on Canvas

“Untethered” – Acrylic on Canvas

Untethered – Acrylic on Canvas November 2019, 12×24 inches / 31×61 cm

A finger paint created live at an art festival in Florida near the Gulf of Mexico. I wanted to create a serene happy cloud painting that completely contradicted my inner turmoil. To be honest, a lot of my paintings are created in order to feature what I want to feel and now my state of mind or being at the time they were made.…

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Current 2019

Current 2019 – Acrylic on Canvas September 2019, 48×48 inches / 122×122 cm

As above, so below. I was contemplating clouds – their chemical makeup and how they exist and we interact with them. In the world underwater, “clouds” or what appear to look like clouds come when air, force and heat transfer is mixed with the water.. Or something of that sort, I’m not a scientist. Currents in water helps…

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'Love Letter to the Sea' - Acrylic on Canvas

‘Love Letter to the Sea’ – Acrylic on Canvas

Love Letter to the Sea – Acrylic on Canvas November 2018, 16×2o inches / 41×51 cm

This is a stream of consciousness painting. I wanted to test out some new brushes, and see where it leads me. I also recorded the process of making this piece and in editing and watching it repeatedly, I can see the knowledge that I have built up over the years but am not always able to express coming out of the…

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"Cherry Blossom Gate" [SOLD]

“Cherry Blossom Gate” [SOLD]

Cherry Blossom Gate – Acrylic on Canvas, October 2019 12×24 inches / 31×61 cm

What if a Korean castle/fortress gate was painted in a way that is reminiscent of something out of the works of Studio Ghibli? That thought was my inspiration as I jumped into this painting. And as someone who loves their work, I almost psyched myself out of finishing it. I try to put 110% of myself into the creation…

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Wonho Monsta X FACTS! Jackson James Corden!! Jungkook Investigation?

Monsta X lost a member recently when Wonho decided to step down and leave the group. This has been devastating to Monbebes! #WONHOWELOVEYOU trended on Twitter along with a bunch of other hashtags trending worldwide. BTS Jungkook was in a minor car accident and was not injured. As stated by the police, he is under police…

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Dunedin 'Art Harvest' Festival | Steph Ishler

Dunedin ‘Art Harvest’ Festival | Steph Ishler

Hey Everyone! I’m soo very excited to share that, this weekend, I’ll be “Getting My Art On” at the Art Harvest in Dunedin, Florida. The Art Harvestis one of the largest outdoor art shows in Florida, where Richard and I will be hanging out at the HallyuBack. We’ll be in the heart of Highlander Park on Saturday and Sunday (Nov 2 & 3) from 10am – 5pm. There, I’ll be LIVE PAINTING some super fun and…

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“A” 2020 Art Calendar – International Customers

Delicate Blossoms - Acrylic on Canvas

Delicate Blossoms – Acrylic on Canvas

Delicate Blossoms – 2019 Acrylic on Canvas – 16×20 inches / 41×51 cm

This year has been extremely insightful and life-changing. This painting is a representation of where I feel that I am in life. Living near the water, I find myself going to sit, enjoy nature and that I leave much more tranquil than I arrive. Like the rock, I’ve learned the strength and determination that I have is solid and…

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Americana - Pickup Truck full of Hunting Dogs

Americana – Pickup Truck full of Hunting Dogs

Americana – Pickup Truck full of Hunting Dogs 2019 Acrylic on Canvas – 24×36 inches / 61×91 cm

I was going about the modern All-American activity of scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed one day, when I spotted a photo that someone had posted of dogs that made me think – “yes”. What I have painted I feel is a simple one that might have been the sort of thing one would find commonplace where I…

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Growing Artist Snakeskin

“Growing Artist Snakeskin” 2019 Acrylic Mixed Media on Wood Board- 12×12 inches / 30×30 cm

Paint has become one of the major ways that I prefer to express myself to the outside world. Lately though, I’ve been dealing with artist block. It is as if the inward struggle just started cycling around and wasn’t able to present itself. I felt discouraged, I didn’t see the point. I wanted to destroy all…

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Mermaid at the Aquarium

“Mermaid at the Aquarium” – 2019 Acrylic on Canvas – 16×20 inches / 41×51 cm

One thing I love about internet culture is that it has helped people follow their unusual passions. For me it led to a 6+ year career centered around my love of art and Asian dramas. I’m so very thankful and blessed for every moment and opportunity that has come with that. Yet, I’m also fascinated watching others who…

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Blue Butterfly of Dreams

Blue Butterfly of Dreams – 2019 Acrylic – 12×12

When I was a kid I used to be obsessed with a butterfly and moth book. It had pictures of so many colorful and exotic winged insects that I had never seen in my life. I was obsessed with stories of adventure and travel. I used to play a game where I’d look up information in the encyclopedia and imagine myself going to places I stopped at randomly…

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