Tranquil Homes
112 Commerce Parkway, Suite 103, Garner, NC 27529
Acrylic on Canvas
60 x 48 inches
I wanted to capture not just Nat King Cole’s likeness, but the cool fire that lived inside his music. He broke barriers as one of the first Black artists to host a national television show, and I thought about that as I layered these colors—how he carried both elegance and resilience. The abstract tones and vibrant shifts represent the way his voice lit up rooms and how his presence, even with a cigarette in hand, always felt larger than life.
48x48
Acrylic on Canvas
Sometimes, we perceive ourselves one way, and the world sees us totally different way. Don’t let the pretty smile fool you.
48 x 48 in.
Acrylic & Resin on Canvas
Painted 2024
This piece is all about energy and attitude. Sammy Davis Jr. had a charisma that you could feel without a word—cool, confident, playful, and sharp. I used bold color choices to match that presence and added resin to the sunglasses to give them some shine and dimension. It’s a tribute to style, legacy, and that effortless swagger that never goes out of style.
Acrylic on Canvas
40 x 30 inches
This piece captures a calm moment of reflection. I was drawn to her profile—the strength in her posture and the softness in her expression. I layered purples, golds, and shadows to let the colors tell the story. It feels like she’s caught in the middle of a thought, standing in her own light while everything around her fades out. It’s a quiet, powerful kind of energy.
Acrylic and Gold Foil on Canvas
2021
4 ft x 5 ft
This piece is a tribute to rhythm and memory. I played cello for seven years growing up, and that time in the orchestra shaped how I hear the world. It gave me an ear for layers—how harmony and tension live side by side. The stand-up bass felt like a natural evolution of that love. I painted it like it was being played in real time—fluid, alive, full of soul. The strings are laid in gold foil to reflect how sacred sound can feel when it’s deep in your chest.
30x48
Acrylic on Canvas
Born November 27, 1942. Jimi Hendrix was an American guitarist, songwriter and singer. He blazed through the 60s making incredible records with his band The Jimi Hendrix Experience.
48 x 36 inches
Latex, Acrylic, Oil & Silver Metallic Spray Paint on Canvas
Louis Armstrong had a way of lifting the world with a single note, and this piece leans into that moment of pure magic—right before the sound leaves his horn. His eyes carry that familiar mix of joy, grit, and brilliance, the same energy that made him one of the most influential voices in jazz history.
Widely known by his legendary nickname “Satchmo,” Armstrong became a symbol of joy, innovation, and soul across generations. The name followed him around the world, and it represents the larger-than-life presence he brought to every stage.
The blend of materials—oil, acrylic, latex, and metallic spray—creates a rhythm of its own, echoing the texture and depth of his music. The silver highlights mirror the shine of his trumpet while hinting at the light he carried within him. Color moves around him like melody, like the pulse of a live performance where everything is alive and in motion.
Satchmo honors his innovation, his charisma, and that unmistakable spark that reshaped American music forever.
60x48 in
Acrylic on canvas
2023
This painting of Bob Marley is about more than music—it’s about perspective. Behind him, the brushstrokes are wild and chaotic, representing noise, pressure, and negativity. But he’s turned away from all of it, looking forward with peace and presence. In front of him, the space is calm and open. And right in front of his eyes, I painted the word love. It’s a reminder that even when the world feels loud and heavy, you can choose what you focus on. That choice—that strength—is what Earth Strong is about.
Acrylic on Canvas
60 x 48 inches
This piece focuses on the genius of Thelonious Monk through the most important part of his artistry — his hands. Monk played with a style that broke every rule in jazz: sharp angles, heavy pauses, sudden bursts of color in the middle of quiet. I wanted the layered textures and fractured shapes in this painting to echo that same unpredictability.
A fun fact I love about Monk is that he often played with such force and intention that he would lift his hands completely off the keys before striking the next note — almost like he was resetting the entire universe before deciding where the melody should go next. That sense of tension and release is what I tried to capture here: the moment right before sound becomes sound.
48x48
Acrylic on Canvas
This is a study in presence. A young Whoopi Goldberg, fully herself—calm, confident, and thinking deeply. A reminder that true confidence begins with consciousness.
36×36
Acrylic on canvas
I painted this portrait of Queen Latifah live at a Lenovo event in Morrisville, NC in 2023. She’s always stood for power, presence, and purpose. That regal energy—it’s real. I wanted to honor that. This one’s about what it looks like to walk in your light, fully. Fun fact: Queen Latifah was the first female rapper to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Acrylic on Canvas
48 x 30 in.
This portrait captures the strength and grace of a woman adorned with ceremonial markings and ancestral jewelry. Her bold white face paint symbolizes protection and identity, while the layered beads and gold earrings speak to tradition and royalty. It’s a tribute to African femininity and the quiet power carried through generations.