Originally a portfolio piece from my senior year at the American Academy of Art which was later published in the April issue of Pirene's Fountain 2013. My client wished to do a showcase with much of my art as the theme for that issue was fantasy and sci-fi. This piece started the set of pin up nymphs inspired by the native trees of North America. She is my vision of spring, when the Chicago area Rosebuds hit full bloom.

Originally a portfolio piece from my senior year at the American Academy of Art which was later published in the April issue of Pirene's Fountain 2013. My client wished to do a showcase with much of my art as the theme for that issue was fantasy and sci-fi. One of the most plentiful trees in my area is the maple and as such, it felt like the most fitting tree.

Originally a portfolio piece from my senior year at the American Academy of Art which was later published in the April issue of Pirene's Fountain 2013. My client wished to do a showcase with much of my art as the theme for that issue was fantasy and sci-fi. While not seeing these trees in my area, I was taken with the shape of the tree and winter is the time of the pines.

Originally a portfolio piece from my senior year at the American Academy of Art which was later published in the April issue of Pirene's Fountain 2013. My client wished to do a showcase with much of my art as the theme for that issue was fantasy and sci-fi. Secret Tome was an exercise in light and shadow, the human hand and photo manipulation.

Originally a portfolio piece from my senior year at the American Academy of Art which was later published in the April issue of Pirene's Fountain 2013. My client wished to do a showcase with much of my art as the theme for that issue was fantasy and sci-fi. Painted for a spot illustration project in class, I was challenged to work small and pack in detail.

Originally a portfolio piece from my senior year at the American Academy of Art which was later published in the April issue of Pirene's Fountain 2013. My client wished to do a showcase with much of my art as the theme for that issue was fantasy and sci-fi. Nature sprites are a favorite subject of mine and for this project, we were tasked with showing the progression of time in two pieces. This piece represents youth and potential.

Originally a portfolio piece from my senior year at the American Academy of Art which was later published in the April issue of Pirene's Fountain 2013. My client wished to do a showcase with much of my art as the theme for that issue was fantasy and sci-fi. Piece two of two for the time progression project. Here with princess has blossomed into a queen in full resplendent glory.