Outer Depths Collection
Summer 2023
On my last trip to Paris in 2017, I found myself much more interested in the beauty between the major landmarks. The tightly knit energy of the rooftop apartments, the quiet dignity of the well-kept urban parks. Even though I had a tight itinerary that I had put together, I found myself roaming a lot and really enjoying the discovery of little gems around the city.
Even on my morning visit to Versailles, I ended up spontaneously riding through the outer pathways of the park forest on a rented bike more than touring the ornate palace.
I wanted to create a series of paintings that capturing my explorations beyond the most trodden path, and not just put out another artwork of the Eiffel Tower.
I hope this artwork inspires you to seek out the quiet details of the world around you, and be open to the magic of unplanned adventure.
Spontaneity in an unfamiliar place
Originals
The Outer Depths Collection showcases the overlooked beauty one can discover in the spaces dominated by major landmarks. My background in filmmaking informed my interest in painting these tightly rendered images.
These original artworks were done with a mixed media technique combining graphite, watercolor, gouache and pastel on textured watercolor paper. Each piece took me over 100 hours to complete, from the initial Photoshop brainstorming all the way to signing the finished paintings!
These compositions are based on reference gathered while meandering through tucked away Parisian streets and the solitary back edges of the Versailles gardens. To emphasize the timelessness and nostalgia of these scenes, I added layers that mimic the hazy effects created by water-damaged film photography.
I hope that these dreamy paintings of European landscape and architecture add some charm to your home.
Collection Details
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Prints of this series are available in 3 sizes.
