Faraoni Studios

'Chrysalis’, 16” x 20”, oil, gold and silver leaf on stained wood panel.
My 1st oil painting, post stroke/traumatic brain event, was based on a lucid dream. It was a blissful little reprieve from the large commission I'm working on.
This piece is part of a larger story I've been trying to tell, and I'm looking forward exploring the theme of spiritual transformation more in the future.
Special thanks to my fabulous model, Sara. Unwavering gratitude to my amazing girlfriend Teresa for her constant support, enthusiasm and endless patience when I disappear into myself for days on end. It's fun (and slightly terrifying!) to be playing with oils again. More to come.
Please stop by to see it in person!

'Afterlife', polychromos pencils on 11" x 14" grey toned paper.
Another lucid dream, three hummingbird skeletons flying around a dying flower. This one became an obsession, glad to finally get it done.
Stop by tomorrow for 1st Friday and see it in person!❤