First Crush

First Crush

5x7"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #189 - I'm continuing with my series of tree portraits, which depict the world of adolescents. This painting represents the complex social interaction of experimenting with romantic relationships, which often exacerbates their unstable emotional states.

Trying to Fit In

Trying to Fit In

16x40"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #188 - This is the second of my tree portraits, which depict the characteristics of the adolescents I teach. This painting represents the process of a teenager searching for where he/she fits in with their peers and society at large.