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Winter by Candlelight
24” by 48”
Oil on canvas
My goal for this piece was to explore light in a dim setting. Over the winter months, smaller lights emerge: lamps, string lights, and candlelight become more apparent. I am fascinated with how faces and humans look in low light. Certain features become more dramaticized, while others fade. The blue flames add a magical sense to the piece, representing how winter feels to me.
study of flowers #1
8” by 10”
Oil on canvas board
A still life of white roses. Focusing on impressionism and depicting a “feel” for the subject rather than complete accuracy.
study of flowers #2
8” by 10”
Oil on canvas board
A still life of pink tulips. Focusing on impressionism and depicting a “feel” for the subject rather than complete accuracy.
study of flowers #3
8” by 10”
Oil on canvas board
A still life of red and yellow tulips. Focusing on impressionism and depicting a “feel” for the subject rather than complete accuracy.
study of flowers #4
8” by 10”
Oil on canvas board
A still life of red roses and baby breath. Focusing on impressionism and depicting a “feel” for the subject rather than complete accuracy.
study of flowers #5
8” by 10”
Oil on canvas board
A still life of white carnations. Focusing on impressionism and depicting a “feel” for the subject rather than complete accuracy.
study of flowers #6
8” by 10”
Oil on canvas board
A still life of a bouquet. Focusing on impressionism and depicting a “feel” for the subject rather than complete accuracy.
Escapism
24” by 32”
Oil on canvas - sold
Capturing escape through a passion is a difficult idea to convey as it looks different for everyone. With this piece, I tried to depict escapism through the swirls and texture coming out of the piece. The many colors reflect the complexity of the subject matter.
Transcendence of Thought
55.5” by 34”
Oil pastel and acrylic paint on paper
Exploring lighting contrasts and including more intricate designs was my focus for this piece. The glowing orb casts harsh shadows on the figures, creating dramatic lighting. Math symbols and graphs reflect my fascination with advanced mathematics and knowledge.
Wonder
14” by 14”
Oil paint on canvas
I wanted to capture childhood wonder — the imagination that allows impossible worlds to feel real. The planet represents imagination, blessing the child with curiosity and wonder.
Oreo
16” by 20”
Oil paint on canvas
This portrait of my guinea pig allowed me to practice realism while enhancing warmth and liveliness. The added tones bring energy and personality to the subject.
7–2, Five Days a Week, No Pay
16” by 12”
Mixed media on canvas board - sold
High school can be anxiety-producing. Homework papers become the figure itself, representing schoolwork consuming identity.
Crocs
14” by 11”
Oil paint on canvas
Inspired by the phrase “walk a mile in their shoes,” this painting represents comfort, identity, and cherished memories tied to everyday objects.
Food: a Whirlpool of Memories
24” by 36”
Mixed media
Food connects people across culture, family, and time. Newspaper clippings, recipes, and figures represent shared experiences and memory.
Lily in the Record Store in Boston
22” by 28”
Oil paint and gold leaf on canvas - sold
This candid moment captures authenticity and fleeting beauty. Light streams and gold leaf add a magical quality to the memory.
All Natural
30” by 30”
Oil paint on canvas
For this painting, I experimented with many color combinations that I previously did not try. From warm to cool, light to dark, yellow to blue, all create a relaxing, interesting vibe I hoped the piece captured.
Ode to a Boy
36” by 24”
Oil paint on canvas
Going into this painting, I wanted to make it personal to him and me. I wrote a letter to him, in which I then highlighted phrases I thought were beautiful or poetic. To put the phrases and words on the painting, I used stamps covered in oil paint.
Christmastime is Here
20” by 16”
Oil paint on canvas
The Christmas season is the most important time of the year in my family. In our living room, there is a fireplace with a mantle above it, stringed with a lit-up garden and stocking during Christmas. Over the years, I have always found this particular place magical, and intriguing to see how the light interacts with its surroundings.
What Will I Be When I Grow Up?
11” by 18”
Oil paint on canvas
As I made this piece my first semester at art school, I was feeling sentimental around the passage of time. Since I was away from home, I asked my mom to send me pictures of paintings I did as a child. From there, I picked the paintings that I believed showed the most variety. A little version of me is standing closer to the painting, admiring their her artwork. The recent, older, depiction of me is also admiring her artwork, but standing back to admire her as well.
Darshan Eating Ice Cream
12” by 14”
Oil paint on canvas
Focusing on the little moments in life that bring happiness. In this case, it was watching my boyfriend eat his ice cream.
New Beginnings on the Horizon
24” by 36”
Oil paint on canvas
The summer of my freshman year of college, I spent a lot of time at the beach. Each time I stayed for the sunset, and watching the light dance on the waves and the sand, made me inspired to paint this. I wanted the painting to be colorful, and motivating as I went into the next chapter of my life.
Harkness Park
36” by 24”
Oil paint on canvas
A place that my mother dragged my family to annually, I learned to love the place. For choosing a painting idea, I went in with the intention of making a landscape, involving flowers and scenery.
Summer Nights
30” by 36”
Oil paint on canvas
In the summer, I eat cherries constantly, dreaming about long summer nights and quiet moments. The constellations around the edges are the Summer Constellations. The choice to add the mist and the stars was to achieve a magical feel to the painting.