Chicago Graphical Gray I'm still not acclimated to

I'm still not acclimated to our sizzling summers (and probably never will be)

and I just had to capture a bit of her spirit in this painting

You can see the car wash video here

but a bare dusting of snow can sometimes be enough to close the roadways

I’ve maintained a dual-track mentality of processing a narrative while painting

Chicago Graphical Gray I'm still not acclimated toWithin the loop of downtown Chicago, I caught this back alley during an early fall day. The pattern of the fire escapes and windows drew my eye. I love the rich history of this midwestern city, and this moment was magical to me for its simplicity and boldness.