18 x 18 x 1 inches | Oil and Cold Wax on Panel with Custom Frame | 2024

A quiet force radiates from Rise I, where earthy layers of ochre, rust, and deep sienna build toward an interior glow. Subtle textures and tonal shifts suggest both the sediment of time and the emergence of light—an ascent from shadow toward warmth. Created with oil and cold wax, this piece invites slow looking and quiet contemplation, offering a sense of grounded uplift. It’s a meditation on stillness, resilience, and the power of presence.

See "sister" painting Rise II