Visual explorations of light, material and color.

Experimental studies exploring how light interacts with form, texture and material.

paper in light
2026

Exploring sculptural forms created from simple white paper and transformed through carefully controlled colored lighting.

Abstract digital art with colorful, folded, three-dimensional shapes in pastel shades of purple, blue, pink, and orange with a gradient background.
Abstract digital art with teal and green geometric shapes layered with shadows.
Close-up of an abstract design with purple and pink curved shapes and shadows.
Abstract digital art featuring glowing, curved, geometric shapes in shades of blue and purple with a dark gradient background.
Abstract digital art with layered blue shapes forming a sharp peak or triangle.
Abstract digital art with overlapping geometric shapes in pastel pink, purple, and blue colors.
Close-up of a zigzagging tab on a teal background, possibly a piece of paper or plastic.
Abstract digital artwork with purple arrow-like shapes on a gradient background of warm colors.

the art on playing cards
2024

A visual exploration of the graphic diversity and artistic detail found across beautifully designed playing cards.

Photo of a card deck named 'Super Bees' with bees and honeycomb illustrations on the packaging and cards.
Arrangement of nine playing cards in a 3x3 grid, each with a different vibrant color: orange, yellow, pink, red, black, purple, blue, light blue, and green. The cards have intricate designs and patterns on their backs.
Set of playing cards and abstract art inspired by Mondrian, arranged in a grid.
A collage of nine images featuring playing cards with carrot-themed designs and artwork, including the deck packaging, individual cards, and a colorful logo.
A collection of playing cards and themed boxes with chicken nugget imagery and humorous messages about quitting junk food.
Black and white playing card deck with skull and skeleton designs, featuring card face and back images, including ace of spades, king of clubs, jack of clubs, and four of spades.
Collection of playing cards featuring artwork and branding from the Sons of Liberty Playing Cards, with some cards showing face designs such as the queen of spades and joker, and others displaying back designs with intricate patterns.
Photograph of a box of playing cards titled 'Cabinetarium' by Art of Play, featuring intricate, ornate designs and illustrations.
A collection of nine different playing card decks displayed in a 3x3 grid. The decks feature varied artistic designs and themes, including vintage, modern, and fantasy styles.
A layout of nine playing cards and box designs with space-themed rocket and planet graphics, featuring various cards including an Ace of Spades, Queen of Hearts, Queen of Clubs, and Joker, with colorful space and rocket illustrations.
Collection of playing cards with black and gold designs, including an ace of spades, joker, queen of hearts, and a card with exposure triangle information.
A collection of playing cards from Paper Kings with geometric, colorful designs, shown both face up and in packaging.
Set of playing cards with black and gold art, including Ace hearts, Ace diamonds, Ace clubs, and Ace spades, with intricate designs and branding for Tom's Town.
Set of playing cards called Spark, featuring blue and white designs, with some cards displaying inspirational messages and illustrations of a lightbulb.
A collage of nine images displaying a deck of Virtuoso P1 Foundation playing cards with geometric blue, black, and white designs.
Green playing cards and packaging for James Coffee Co., featuring an owl logo, with the cards showing a black and white owl Ace and a joker in black silhouette, along with a brewing guide.
A collection of playing cards and their packaging featuring art inspired by the game Tenhunn Vivid Kingdoms. The cards depict stylized illustrations of characters, a joker, and the ace of spades with intricate designs and vibrant colors.

Floral Gradients
2019

A study of natural floral forms placed against vibrant gradient backgrounds to highlight color, shape, and texture.

Close-up of a cluster of blue delphinium flowers with white and purple centers against a bright yellow background.
Close-up of a pink flowering plant with a blurred blue background
Close-up of a red succulent plant with elongated leaves against a gradient light turquoise background.

paint clouds
2016-2018

Capturing suspended clouds of paint in water using high-speed lighting to reveal fluid movement and sculptural form.

Colorful ink cloud dispersing in black water, forming abstract shapes.
Colorful ink clouds in water, with vibrant reds, blues, and yellows on a black background.
Swirling mixture of purple, pink, and blue ink in water against a black background.
Colorful cloud of purple, pink, and blue smoke or ink swirling against a light pink background.
Abstract swirl of pink, purple, and blue ink in water against a black background.
Colorful ink swirling in water against black background
Swirling cloud of teal, pink, and purple ink in water against a white background.
Bright green lettuce with ruffled leaves isolated on a white background.
Colorful ink dispersing in water against a black background, creating purple, pink, and white cloud patterns.
Blue and cyan ink swirling in black water, creating abstract, cloud-like formations.
Pink and gray ink diffusing in water against a light gray background.
Colorful ink swirling in black water, forming fluffy cloud-like shapes in pink, green, and white hues.
Colorful ink swirling in water against a black background, creating abstract, cloud-like formations.

Pressure & Paint
2017

Investigating the fascinating interaction of paint and pressure to create dynamic abstract compositions.

Abstract digital artwork with a grid of small squares featuring black, white, and blue cracked patterns on a black background.
Abstract artwork featuring blue and white lightning-like patterns on a square canvas
A colorful, textured heart-shaped object with intricate white veining set against a black background.
A vibrant, colorful art piece shaped like a diamond, featuring swirling green, blue, yellow, and black abstract patterns against a black background.
Close-up of a yellow-green leaf with prominent green veins against a black background.
Colorful abstract pattern of green and yellow leaf-like textures with black geometric shapes overlaying.

spectral reflections
2017

Exploring the spectral light patterns and color gradients produced by reflections on the surface of compact discs.

A colorful circular light ring with gradient hues of blue, purple, pink, orange, yellow, and green against a black background.
Colorful illuminated ring with rainbow gradient and a black center, against a black background.
Close-up of colorful rainbow light reflections on a smooth surface with four water droplets.
Close-up of a rainbow-colored surface with four droplets aligned in a row, reflecting the vibrant colors.
Blurred multicolor light streaks with shades of green, yellow, orange, red, and blue.
Gradient background with shades of blue and green, blending smoothly from top to bottom.
Solid green background with a subtle gradient
Gradient background transitioning from pink to purple to blue.

leaves & PAint
2016

Exploring the contrast between organic leaf structures and abstract forms created with paint.

Half of a green leaf with detailed veins on a black background.
Two autumn leaves, one green and one yellow, placed side by side against a black background.

liquid forms
2014

High-speed captures of water splashes shaped into expressive forms through precise timing and lighting.

Three wine glasses with colored liquids (green, red, blue) splashing out of them against a white background.
Two wine glasses with purple-tinted stems, with purple liquid forming a heart shape between them, against a white background.