Tawnya & Nik

Reception Painting, Carnegie Institution for Science, Washington D.C.

Set within our Nation's Capital, the beautiful couple dances for the first time as husband and wife. Tawnya & Nik expresses their love for one another in front of family and friends, taking center stage in the rotunda of The Carnegie Institution for Science. 
This painting was started on site, capturing the stunning classically influenced interior. The glow of the mid tone against the natural hue of the marble floors surrounds the couple as they are admired by love ones. That spontaneous gaze into each others eyes as they dance as one is captivating as I attempted to express this moment in the painting. Congratulations to Tawnya and Nik!

Jennifer & Andreas

Reception Painting, Schloss Leopoldskron, Salzburg, Austria

The Reception of Jennifer and Andreas is taking place in one of the well known locations in Salzburg, Austria. The location is named the Schloss Leopoldskron and is the setting of the lake scene for The Sound of Music, the Hollywood movie. The beautiful couple kisses on the path near the gate, overlooking the lake and the famous Mount Untersberg.
This Painting describes the idyllic landscape on the grounds of Salzburg Royalty. Depicting the famous location of a movie involving love and adventure.

Jennifer & Andreas

Ceremony Painting, Maria Plain, Salzburg, Austria

Atop the hills overlooking the Valley town of Salzburg, Austria sits the chapel Maria Plain. The ceremony of Jennifer and Andreas has taken place. The vows of love, spoken in both English and German summarizes the history of love and affection, sealed by a kiss, blessed by the priest in the presence of family, friends, Mary, Jesus and his disciples. 
This Painting describes the moments following the announcement of married couple. As Jennifer and Andreas reveal themselves as a union making their way to exit of Maria Plain. Friends and family are elated to witness this beautiful union. Painted from memory and picture reference, this video depicts the evolution of this painted Ceremony through time-lapse recording. Each stroke of paint, strived to describe the presence of the event, the feeling of the moment and the volume of the setting.