The Art of Movement
These paintings are part of a series documenting key moments for me in 2012-13. In May of 2012, after struggling with a period of accelerating anxiety, I sought the help of medical professionals and medication options to help manage my symptoms. The medication caused adverse side effects that left me with a rare movement disorder known as Tardive Syndrome (Akathisia, Tourette-like movements, etc.) These oil on canvas paintings were created to express the helpless feelings associated with coming off psychiatric medication; provide caution and make viewers aware of the extreme pain associated with this condition. This series served as a therapeutic device.
I chose to work with my favorite medium, oil on canvas. The brush strokes were intentionally very linear and almost cartoon-like because of the limitations of my body at the time. I also chose to keep my compositions simple, because what was happening to me at that moment in time was incredibly complex and beyond my comprehension. I hope for those people who are still struggling in the acute phases of this disorder, or for anyone struggling with a rare or chronic condition, that you will find some shared experiences in this work.

Hope (2013).
15" x 30"
Oil on Canvas.

Cocktail: The Benadryl Conundrum (2012).
6" x 12"
Oil on Canvas.

Mom's Bad Genes (2012).
11" x14"
Oil on Canvas.

Waiting II (2012).
12" x 12"
Oil on Canvas.

Legs (2012).
10" x 20"
Oil on Canvas.

Where Does it Hurt? (2012).
18" x 36"
Oil on Canvas.

Risperadal (2012).
14" x 18"
Oil on Canvas.

Go Away (2012).
12" x 12"
Oil on Canvas.

Geodon (2012).
12" x 12"
Oil on Canvas.

Mental Health Awareness (2012).
14" x 18"
Oil on Canvas.

Dystonia Awareness (2012).
14" x 18"
Oil on Canvas.

VanGogh: Tribute (2012).
14" x 18"
Oil on Canvas.

The Crucifixion (2012).
12" x 36"
Oil on Canvas.

Empty (2012).
4" x 4"
Oil on Canvas.

Panic Attack (2012).
3" x 3"
Oil on Canvas.

Fall (2012).
4" x 6"
Oil on Canvas.

Hooked (2012).
12" x 36"
Oil on Canvas.

7:00am (2012).
4" x 4"
Oil on Canvas.

When Life Gives You Lemons... (2013).
3" x 3"
Oil on Canvas.

Tear Drop (2012).
3" x 3"
Oil on Canvas.

Untitled (2013).
18" x 36"
Oil on Canvas.


Therapy: A Tribute (2012).
12" x 16"
Oil on Canvas.


The Boy who Cried Wolf (2012).
6" x 12"
Oil on Canvas.
Drowning (2012).
6" x 8"
Oil on Canvas.
It's all Chemistry (2012).
4" x 6"
Oil on Canvas.

The Verdict (2013).
10" x 10"
Oil on Canvas.

Buddha (2012).
9" x 12"
Oil on Canvas.

Suicide Awareness (2021).
10" x 30"
Oil on Canvas.

Waiting (2012).
14" x 18"
Oil on Canvas.

Tail Lights (2012).
9" x 12"
Oil on Canvas.

Lithium Hotdog (2012).
9" x 12"
Oil on Canvas.
Final Piece (20--).
TBD
Oil on Canvas.