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they just see the sky
Flint Public Art Project
Flint, Michigan
2019
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æ‘˜èŸ / Picking the Immortal Peach
Color Way of Love
Shanghai, China
2019
An aerial view of the tallest building I have painted. Though the mural itself was only four stories out of six, it was the highest I've ever been in the sky.
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æ‘˜èŸ / Picking the Immortal Peach
Color Way of Love
Shanghai, China
2019
This project was particularly special to me because it was the first time that I painted in China. As I am an American-born Chinese, I was inspired by flora and fauna with significant culture meaning, such as peaches, golden monkeys, and magpies.
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You and I
Austin, TX
2018
An embrace.
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I was able to work on this for six days thanks to SprATX-- usually I paint something within 6-12 hours, so I was glad to take my time.
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Are Things Still Burning
The Container Yard
Los Angeles, California
2019
A little girl holds a flame while surrounded by danger. There are predatory villains that seek to steal her warmth and fire, but in reality she is the true source of heated inspiration that they will never take.
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Two Mice
Wabash Walls
Wabash, Indiana
2019
The neighborhood of Wabash is one of the most beautifully human places I've visited. Every person I met there was friendly, kind, and accepting of out-of-towner artists coming there to make some art. As a result, I wanted to create something about worlds meeting - my world and theirs - and thus made my own version of Aesop's Fable, The Town Mouse & The Country Mouse.
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Two Mice
Wabash Walls
Wabash, Indiana
2019
I have attempted to make things look iridescent with many pieces. This is the first one where I felt I captured a pearlescent, rainbow shimmer. Surprisingly, most people (upon seeing this) were more interested in how I painted the chain link fence.
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All Eyes
Ren Art Wlk
Rensselaer, Indiana
2019
Painted in the middle of a scorching hot Indiana summer, the texture of the building is actually of massive granite bricks that jut out extremely from the wall, making it an incredible coarse, uneven surface. It was a challenging task, and it was a relief to finish. And then, months later, the building burned down. Such is life :)
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Run On for a Long Time
POW! WOW! Antelope Valley
Lancaster, CA
2018
The traditional fable of the tortoise and the hare, with a twist. As the two competitors race forward with eyes only ahead, they fail to see that they'll both stop short because they have not been able to reconcile their differences.
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Run On for a Long Time
POW! WOW! Antelope Valley
Lancaster, CA
2018
This piece features animals local to the Mojave Desert: the jackrabbit and the desert tortoise.
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Run On for a Long Time
POW! WOW! Antelope Valley
Lancaster, CA
2018
Emily's in the race, too.
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Offer More to Our Oceans
SeaWalls Bali
Nusa Penida, Bali, Indonesia
2018
I went heavy on detail in this piece to capture the beauty of the coral reefs in Bali -- I received scuba certification and went diving several times, getting to experience our underwater world firsthand.
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Iris Rises
Miami, FL
2017
This was the first time I intentionally tried a color gradient (in search of my artistic style). After finishing I decided I didn't like gradients, although I ended up painting them again later and now love them.
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Sun Swallower
SxSW ReCREATE
Austin, TX
2018
A sequel to a painting that depicted a stampede of colorful animals, all chasing the sun. In this mural, the main lion has finally captured the sun.
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Coyote Eyes
Circus Circus 24-Hour Mural Marathon
Reno, NV
2018
The ranunculus flower (aka buttercup) is sometimes attributed to mean friendship and admiration. They are also nicknamed 'coyote eyes.'
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Painted from 10 AM to 10 AM during a 24-hour mural competition.
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Cormorants
HOPE Outdoor Gallery
Austin, TX
2018
Usually I work from light to dark, though in this piece I worked from dark to light. I was thoroughly confused the entire time.
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The Birds Always Come Back
HUE Mural Festival
Houston, TX
2017
During a storm, the birds disappear and you can only hear the thunder and rain. After the skies clear however, they come back singing once more.
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Following the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, I wanted to paint a portrait that evoked a sense of calm and serenity. The overall piece is soft and muted.
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Yin Yang
HOPE Outdoor Gallery
Austin, TX
2017
One of my favorite pieces. Black and white balance each other out.
