My work has been highly influenced by the world of commercial art and graphic design. This translates to my art in many ways. My still life paintings are careful composition full of allegories, which capture a moment in time where all represented items are meaningful beyond the composition.
"Dear John (Hello, Goodbye)" is one in a series of still life paintings that feature a piece of paper, and other everyday objects. This painting features a crumpled letter, and a red lipstick. Whether the letter is a love letter or a Dear John goodbye letter is up to the interpretation of the viewer.
