Frequently Asked Questions

Short answers to the things people ask me most. If yours isn’t here, say hello.

About the Work

  • Every painting begins with a sculpture. I shape expressive little figures from wax strings, light them, and then paint them in oil on canvas. The figures are cute, but the paintings are often about people, politics, power, and the occasional absurdity of being a person.

  • Yes. Each one is hand-sculpted first. I build the figure, light it dramatically to study the shadows, and then paint what I see, in the tradition of Old Masters light. You can watch the process on the Videos page.

  • I found wax strings while playing with my kids. They were deeply engaged in stacking shapes and completely uninterested in what I was doing, so I experimented. Then I painted. The longer story is on the My Story page.

  • Oil paint on canvas for the originals. The figures themselves are sculpted from wax strings.

Buying Original Paintings

  • Yes! Shipping for the paintings and drawings is automatically calculated using UPS ground. If you would like a different option (carrier, expedited, Saturday delivery etc.), please reach out. I am happy to try to accommodate all requests!

    Shipping for the prints and merch is standard for your region and can not be changed.

  • Browse the Originals and add your favorite to your cart. Shipping is automatically calculated. Please reach out if you would like a customized shipping option (expedited, Saturday etc.). In person pickup at the Art Oasis Natick is also available.

  • Originals are one of a kind, so sold is sold. Many of my paintings are available as prints, and I’m always painting new ones. Please reach out for updates on all new work.

  • No. The paintings are unframed but the sides are painted bright colors and that’s where my signature is.

  • Absolutely. Visit my studio at The Art Oasis Natick.


  • The original is the actual oil painting, made by hand and one of a kind. Prints are reproductions of those same wax-string figures, available in a range of sizes and prices. I also sell prints of my mixed media collages as well

  • Sizes and prices are listed on each product page in the Prints shop.

  • Shipping times to your specific locations will be calculated after ordering. Typically you’ll receive your items within 2 weeks.

Prints