As a representational oil painter, my focus is not on meticulous detail, but on capturing the emotional resonance of a place. For the last ten years, I have dedicated my practice to nocturnal cityscapes, using the rich texture of oils to layer violet skies against the hazy glow of urban streetlights. While my roots as a native Nashvillian heavily influenced my early work, recent travels through Europe have broadened my vision. I am drawn to the mystery of the city after dark—where architecture becomes art, shadows invite curiosity, and the ghostly play of light reflects both the uncertainty and the hope of the human experience.