Peony in Payne's Grey
A bold golden peony erupts from a cascade of Payne’s grey leaves - Japanese tattoo/irezumi composition meets fine art painting. 18×24″, ink, archival watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and gold mica pigment on heavy Arches hot press watercolor paper.
Original Available
IN BLOOM
A feminine form emerges in three-quarter profile, her massive crown of rose-like spiral curls overtaking the composition - part portrait, part botanical. 20×20″ illustration available for limited run giclée print batch.
Limited Edition Prints Available
The Kintsugi Tiger
Inspired by the Japanese philosophy of kintsugi - finding and creating beauty in what’s been broken - this prowling tiger is rendered in deep Payne's grey with stripes, fur, and accents of gold mica tracing through its form like mended fractures. 12×23″, ink, archival watercolor, and gold mica pigment on heavy Arches cold press paper. Hand-embellished giclée prints on Somerset Velvet in production — inquire for pre-order details.
Original & Prints Available
THE ENTANGLED SERIES
Elongated portraits of feminine figures with flowing, almost living hair - each figure rendered in rich detail against a saturated background. The hair coils, tangles, and spills beyond the frame, blurring the line between figure and ornament. 10×30″ each, illustrations on Somerset Velvet paper. Series ongoing with new panels coming in 2026.
Prints Available
Pink & Gold Floral Series
A trio of irezumi-inspired florals — a blush pink lotus with gold mica veining, and two dark peonies in black ink with gold accents against soft pink washes. 8×8″ each, ink, archival watercolor, and gold mica pigment on Arches hot press watercolor paper.
Set Available
THE FU DOG GUARDIAN
A teal-bodied guardian lion in mid-leap, its golden spiral mane and tail blazing with movement. Inspired by traditional Japanese tattoo, Pink spiral markings dot the body - fierce and fantastical in equal measure. 10×20″, ink and archival watercolor on Arches hot press paper.
Original Available
ELEGY OF THE IMPERMANENT TRIO
A commissioned triptych exploring the beauty in decay — three 18×24″ paintings that are equal parts eerie and elegant. Illustration printed on Somerset Velvet paper. Originals sold. Prints available on Etsy.
SOLD
BLACK CHRYSANTHEMUM
A sweeping black chrysanthemum spirals open in bold, layered petals, its curves accented with golden yellow highlights and surrounded by dramatic curling leaves. Painted in classic irezumi-inspired composition on a warm, warm wash background — dense, graphic, and full of movement. 10x20", ink and archival watercolor on Arches hot press paper.
Sold - Prints available
MINI PAINTINGS
Three miniatures packed with detail at just 4×10″ each.
Photo 1: Gold & Green Peony - lush golden petals and dark foliage in irezumi-inspired style on a warm, tea-toned background. Archival watercolor, gouache, ink, and mica pigment on Arches hot press paper.
SOLD.
Photo 2: Mini Boobapede - a rare small-scale piece from the Madame Series. A woman-centipede figure posed against a mint green tile backdrop. Archival watercolor, gouache, ink, and mica pigment on Arches hot press paper.
AVAILABLE.
Photo 3: Black & Payne’s Grey Peony & Buds - a moody peony in full bloom with unfurling buds, rendered in deep black and cool Payne's grey. Archival watercolor and ink on Arches hot press paper.
AVAILABLE.
CUSTOM PIECES
A selection of recent commissions. Each piece is designed in collaboration with the collector and hand-painted and/or illustrated to order. Inquire about commissioning your own original.
The Madame Series
The Madame Series (aka Bugs with Boobs) - a fantastical growing set of insect figures with exaggerated feminine forms, balancing the grotesque with the gorgeous. 9×12″ each (1 & 3), ink and watercolor on Arches cold press paper (approx. 1″ white border included). Originals available. Second, Madame Centipede, is a 10x30" illustration available for print.
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