"Blue apples" is a study of colors and texture  that literally make this vibrant  still life painting come alive.  It is painted with acrylic paint on canvas, using a palette knife for texture.  Our imagination is put to the test: what if apples were blue? Would they taste any different?

This is a portrait of the incomparable Captain Jack Sparrow, played by Johnny Depp in the movie Pirates of the Caribbean.  The painting captures his humor and boldness, with bright colors.  This artwork is painted with acrylic paint on canvas using a palette knife for texture.

This is a portrait of the fascinating movie character James Bond, as portrayed by the actor Daniel Craig.  There is a sense of danger and intensity in his eyes.  This artwork is painted with acrylic paint on canvas using a palette knife for texture.

Do. Not. Lick.  The idea behind this painting was to create a picture which would make the viewer want to lick it because it looked so delicious, sweet and life like.  The colors and texture, using a palette knife, make this painting come alive.

Do. Not. Lick. 3 is the third painting in a trilogy of paintings about food that is so delicious to look at and so life-like, it will make the viewer want to like it.  The Cake slice is painted with acrylic paint on canvas using a palette knife, so the blue frosting actually looks like real frosting.

Drake.  The portrait depicts the iconic singer, songwriter, rapper in a moment of humor. His creativity and passion shine through the painting, which was painted with acrylic paint using a palette knife for texture.

Einstein.  The name means genius, physicist, academic, theorist and hero, but he was also known for having a sense of humor.  This portrait depicts Einstein in fun, bright colors, with a slightly mischievous smile.  It is painted with acrylic paint on canvas using a palette knife for added texture.

Kyle Lowry, is an NBA superstar, who recently played in the NBA Finals with the Toronto Raptors.  His intensity and control is depicted in this portrait, when he is just about to shoot at the line.  This portrait is painted with acrylic paint on canvas using a palette knife for added texture.

This painting is called "In the Blue Zone:  Audrey Hepburn" because 'blue' is a color I associate with peace, silence, stillness.  There can be chaos, noise and craziness all around you but if you are in the blue zone, you are in your own world, at peace.  I think Audrey Hepburn must have enjoyed that sometimes.  It is painted with acrylic paint on canvas using a palette knife for incredible texture and a graffiti look.

This painting is called "In the Blue Zone:  James Dean" because 'blue' is a color I associate with peace, silence, stillness.  There can be chaos, noise and craziness all around you but if you are in the blue zone, you are in your own world, at peace.  I think James Dean  must have craved that sometimes.  It is painted with acrylic paint on canvas using a palette knife for incredible texture and a graffiti look.

This is a portrait of a popular pop icon, Jennifer Lopez.  She is passionate about everything she does, whether it is dancing, singing or acting.  Her passion is captured through the bright, bold colors.  This artwork is painted with acrylic paint on canvas using a palette knife for added texture.

Jon Snow:  Game of Thrones is a painting about the popular character Jon Snow, played by Kit Harington from the television series Game of Thrones.  It is painted with acrylic paint on canvas using a palette knife for added texture. 

Kim and Kanye is a portrait of the popular couple Kim Kardashian and Kanye West.  Their intense, passionate relationship is depicted with bright bold colors and life-like texture.  This artwork is painted with acrylic paint on canvas using a palette knife. 

This is a portrait of the mythical legend La Catrina, celebrated in Mexico during the festivities of Dias de los Muertos. To me, she is an elegant figure, who represents death, life and beauty.  The portrait is painted with acrylic paint on canvas using a palette knife for texture.

Madonna is a portrait of a singer, trend-setter and pop icon. Constantly reinventing herself and pushing boundaries, she is a person who is in control of her destiny and has an intense passion for what she does.  The portrait is painted with acrylic paint on canvas using a palette knife for added texture.

Martin Luther KIng- is a portrait of a dynamic, courageous man, passionate about his beliefs.  It is painted with bright, bold colors in acrylic paint  to express his bravery and passion. A palette knife was used to paint it in order to emphasize the texture of the image.

Meghan Markle took the world by storm when Prince Harry introduced her to the world as his bride. The two were so in love and passionate about each other--it was evident on their faces.  This portrait captures their love and passion through bright bold colors, painted with acrylic paint on canvas using a palette knife for texture.

The incredible singer, songwriter,  pop icon, and leader of the Rolling Stones,  Mick Jagger is presented in this portrait.  His confidence and passion come through with bright, bold colors. Painted with acrylic paint on canvas using a palette knife to emphasize the texture of his face and hair.

Pierce Brosnan: James Bond is a portrait of the actor who personified the incomparable elegant spy, James Bond.  Painted with pastel,  bright colors, it portrays a pensive Bond.  Acrylic paint on canvas, using a palette knife for texture.

Pink Tiger is a painting about the majestic beauty and strength we find in nature. A tiger is a powerful animal, ferocious-- even if it was  pink.  We only see one eye--but it is enough to know he is an incredible force.  Painted with acrylic paint on canvas with a palette knife for added texture.