Delphic, from my Figurative series, was selected by the independent juror, Claude L. Elliot, for the 2026 Regional Juried Show at Hill Center Galleries, Capitol Hill, Washington, DC. This marked my third consecutive year in this prestigious exhibition, following my Best in Show award in 2024.The exhibition ran from January 21 to May 2, 2026About the selected piece:Layered water media on a 24×24″ water media wood board, Delphic is a tribute to Eva Palmer-Sikelianos, merging ancient and modern themes. The central figure exudes 1920s sophistication and classical poise, set against a vibrant backdrop of abstract botanical forms. The composition is intersected by red grids, reimagining the traditional loom as a construct that blends history, nature, and the future into a single enigmatic moment.

I was invited to serve as the juror for Northern Virginia Community College’s (NOVA) Annual Student Art Exhibition.

Supporting the next generation of artists is a passion of mine, and I was honored to review the diverse and talented works emerging from NOVA’s art programs. Selecting winners from such a creative pool is never easy, but it is a deeply rewarding process to see the world through their eyes.

Exhibition Duration:

April 6 – May 8, 2026

Fallings and Bliss from my Figurative series were selected for the Rhythm: Movement in Art exhibit at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center. This marked my fourth consecutive acceptance at this prestigious venue affiliated with The Smithsonian.

The exhibition ran from February 13 through April 19, 2026.

About the selected pieces:

Fallings, 48×36″ mixed media—In this piece, I put floating male figures with vivid orange and teal up against a misty background of pastel colors. The perspective grid is balancing the organic forms. Inspired by the discovery of perspective in Renaissance paintings, I applied the same tools to contemporary abstract and surreal motifs. There is a mood of freedom and an adrenaline rush at the same time.

Bliss, 24×24″ mixed media—about the joy of putting behind a shattered past—preservation or deliverance from harm, ruin, or loss. I’ve used a solid wooden artboard and various media and tools, including initial digital studies, stained tissue paper (collaged), acrylic paint (brush and spray), pastel, stencils, and sanding, to achieve this painting’s unique look and feel. I allow the viewer’s imagination to tell the narrative.