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"The Harvest", Oil on Canvas, 40cm x 60cm (approx. 16" x 24"), 2020 An anthropomorphic figure stands, wide eyed, staring at the viewer; its body masculine, muscular, and humanoid. Its

"Classic Self Portrait", Oil Paint on Canvas, 24" x 30", 2011 In part 1 we explored a snapshot of my evolution from a psychedelic catalyst, roughly during the year 1998, up to the

It is well known that my art process, when it became serious, was inspired by non ordinary consciousness. Before that time, I'd had the expectation that art must be largely premeditated; that a texture,

My inner child remains a consultant to the process of my art making to this day, complete with the same wonderment which accompanied the various coming of age periods. This includes early 11-year-old Cody's

This work was part of a Grad thesis narrative in 2012 while I was in attendance with the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, called the "Jataka Tales of a Budgie-Sattva". Iterations of

Though I had from the outset a solid narrative for this work, there still existed a vast creative potential for exactly how the scene itself would unfold. The basis for the narrative was to be of a young

Oil Paint on Canvas, 40cm x 60cm (approx. 16” x 24”), 2019 A commissioned artwork for a graphic novel project In this image a boy finds himself within a vision of a cornucopia of mutations. Their forms

I want to share with you all a fine artist photographer who I know and respect. I may feature some of my favorites from his portfolio on occasion. His works are among those I've collected, and I prize

Inner-Space Invader was one of those paintings which seemed in many ways to have its own agenda. In this case it seemed to pull in a narrative of a previous era of martian men and aliens with glass shells

Oil on Canvas, 60cm x 80cm (approx. 24” x 32”), 2018 A figure, Alex, stands mostly naked in the midst of a physical and psychological maelstrom. He is clad only in nostalgic 80’s era socks, on a tenuous

A more playful drawing from the early Millenium. 0.5 Mechanical Pencil on Paper, 11" x 14" (approx. 36cm x 43cm), 2001 Description: Another older work in contemplation of the mutable archetypes

One of the more important and iconic works of my early artistic life. I always loved the title, and may have to return to it again as a meditation in paint in the future. Image and description below:

Another archival artwork from the year 2000. Sketch image and concept below: Pencil on Paper, 11" x 9" (27.94cm x 22.86) Description: An image illustrating the expression of a dynamic moment

Pencil on Paper, 14" x 11", 2000 This is an old drawing of mine back from the year 2000. Image and description below: A psychological portrait of a large social gathering of young men, one of

One of the culturally defining set of features in my day to day in Bangkok, as I walk to and from the grocery store, convenience store, or cafe, are the Thai spirit houses along my path. Many of these

Here I'd like to share some insight into the process of another painting, "Mr Crazy Bones Encounters Ms. Alien Head." As with my work, "Dionysus", this piece formed through a very

As I promised earlier, I thought to share a glimpse into a much messier and indeterminate painting process. "Dionysus" was just such a work. Originally, I was fascinated by a bird, the Cock of

Oil on Canvas, 30"(76.2 cm) x 30"(76.2 cm), 2012 A giant Budgie-Sattva offers a lively display within the environment as a young elfin man reflects upon the scene with passive sensitivity. The

Oil on Canvas, 40" (101.6 cm) x 30"(76.2 cm), 2012 Unlike my other Jātaka works, the Budgie/Parrot is implied symbolically through the gesture and levitation of the figure above the extraterrestrial

Sharing here an academic charcoal created circa 2010 or so. I had fun bringing in the game console peripherals in juxtaposition to more classical still life elements. This was sort of a field test for