Lost Way

 
Digital Series

Continuation of Thesis

This work explores the idea of a “lost way” as a conceptual entry point—where disorientation becomes a catalyst for narrative. By disrupting certainty, the piece opens space for a story to emerge organically across the canvas.

The composition brings together imagery of ancient conflict and speculative futures, layering them into a unified visual field. Rather than existing as separate timelines, these elements reflect the continuity of human struggle—reframed through evolving forms, from mythic to mechanical.

Demonic figures and robotic entities coexist within the same environment, creating a dynamic interplay between the primal and the constructed. This contrast introduces both tension and subtle playfulness, suggesting a reality that is at once surreal and familiar.






Original layout idea which mimics the work from Supplement for Life series. Using similar source material and color pallete helped support the series overall. Tranisitoning from landscape to portrait made sense in the creative flow.



Original, this mixed media of robots/characters were created from scratch and initially confined within a contained space. Over time, they broke beyond the boundaries of the canvas and were integrated into the oil paintings, where they engage in a visual dialogue with the medieval monsters.





Here is a series of sketches from source material that was later used in the paintings. The majority of the source material found was filtered in the design process based off of the aesthetic and mood while making these paintings.


Supplement for Life

Series from thesis

The Supplement for Life series draws inspiration from Medieval art—an often overlooked visual language from a distant and turbulent era. During my time at UMass Amherst, several courses on Medieval art sparked a deep interest in both its themes and imagery. The period’s depictions of demons and monsters reflect a world shaped by uncertainty, fear, and raw human emotion.

This series revisits that forgotten iconography, exploring the human condition through both historical perspective and imaginative reinterpretation. It considers how people once turned to religion in times of crisis, channeling their anxieties into powerful, symbolic forms.

At the same time, a subtle yet striking presence of futuristic figures—robots—emerges across the compositions in battle-like scenes. These characters, born from years of engaging with science fiction films and comic books, finally found a place to evolve beyond the sketchbook during the creation of this work. By merging medieval and futuristic imagery, the series creates a dialogue between past and future, faith and technology, fear and invention.  
 



Recent Works

Poster Series


This body of work stems from a personal fascination with car culture and coffee, reimagined through a graphic and artistic lens. What began as a passion project evolved into a series of explorations—some driven by experimentation and play, others shaped through freelance commissions.

Each piece focuses on capturing the unique identity of a vehicle, using its design, color palette, and manufacturer heritage as guiding constraints. The challenge lies in amplifying these characteristics while remaining visually cohesive—pushing creative boundaries without losing the essence of the original form.

The integration of coffee branding introduces an additional layer of concept, where simplicity meets reinterpretation. By maintaining minimal, recognizable elements while stretching the traditional definition of what “coffee” represents, the work blurs the line between product, culture, and visual storytelling.

Together, these pieces reflect a balance between structure and experimentation—grounded in real-world references, yet open to playful and unconventional expression.  







Opa

Remembering our Veterans


Losing a loved one is never easy. In October 2025, my best friend lost his grandfather, John, and I wanted to find a meaningful way to pay my respects to his family. After obtaining a photograph from his time in the service, I created a digital illustration in his honor. The piece was given to my best friend’s mother, John’s daughter, as a tribute to his memory. This project not only challenged me artistically, but also deepened my connection with the family during a difficult time.




The final product framed and gifted to the daughter of the late John George Meisel. Print of John was 8x8 inches centered in a floating frame to preserve the subject matter.