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Bouguereau study
Love on the Lookout
This painting began as a Bouguereau-inspired photoshoot to create the image to serve as the reference.
Bouguereau teaches me about beauty, philosophy, and history and mythology through his paintings. Bouguereau's paintings leave me feeling smarter, edified, and uplifted.
(2026, 18x24", on oil)
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Recent studies
currently on my easel
I'm the photographer behind the reference photos behind the paintings and drawings.
For however long I'm sitting with the drawing or painting, i'm also studying the photo. That meditative time is often spent reflecting and studying how I can improve as a photographer-in my lighting, direction, and creativity.
(in progress, 12x16", on oil)
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Michelangelo study
Pietà
This art history study began as a photoshoot; this was done with one model representing both characters, and brought together by compositing multiple photos.
I chose to have one model be both characters to represent moving on and properly mourning past versions of ouselves that need to go.
(2026, 24x18", on oil)
Welcome to PortraitScientist
the study of portraits
Portraits are a form of make-believe,
an invitation to the imaginary,
a contextual experience where your own creativity makes it make sense,
taking you from observer to analyst,
through your own reflections and learning.
What Makes Good Art?
Erich Fromm stated in The Revolution of Hope (1968):
"Here lies the connection between beauty and truth. Beauty is not the opposite of the “ugly,” but of the “false”; it is the sensory statement of the suchness of a thing or a person.
...All great art is by its very essence in conflict with the society with which it coexists. It expresses the truth about existence regardless of whether this truth serves or hinders the survival purposes of a given society. All great art is revolutionary because it touches upon the reality of man and questions the reality of the various transitory forms of human society."
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which reminds me of Lermontov's introduction in A hero of our time (1840):
”A Hero of Our Time, gentlemen, is indeed a portrait, but not of a single individual; it is a portrait composed of all the vices of our generation in the fullness of their development.”
Upcoming Series
Mythology Series
Myths and classical literature serve as historical and socio-political narratives, as well as symbolic maps of recurring themes and patterns that are relevant today. This series combines photography with collaborative performance into rendered works in oil, charcoal, and photography prints.
We've selected certain stories that allow us to represent the combination of our talents to create powerful compositions. We're excited to reveal more details when the series is ready.
Stay tuned for the online print shop
Custom prints
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