Tonglen

2023

Tonglen begins in the breath—taking in what is heavy and offering it back as something softer.

Tonglen takes its name from the Tibetan Buddhist meditation practice of “sending and taking,” a process of breathing in suffering and breathing out compassion. Created during a period of grief and reflection, these paintings explore the quiet work of holding pain and tenderness at the same time.

Abstract painting with dark and bright colors including black, blue, green, yellow, orange, and white, featuring splashes, streaks, and textured brushstrokes.

Broken Lines
2023
Acrylic, India ink, aquarellable pencil, collage, oil pastel on cradled wood panel
18 × 18 in.
Available

  • Abstract painting with a mix of black, blue, brown, and white colors with splashes, streaks, and drips creating a dynamic and textured composition.

    Start To Be

    2023
    Acrylic, India ink, aquarellable pencil, collage on cradled wood panel
    18 × 18 in.
    Available

  • An abstract painting with a mix of colors including blue, black, white, pink, green, and orange, featuring sweeping brushstrokes, scribbles, and textured layers.

    One More Chance

    2023
    Acrylic, India ink, aquarellable pencil, collage on canvas
    18 × 18 in.
    Private Collection

  • An abstract painting with a mix of white, gray, blue, black, and splashes of yellow and orange, featuring chaotic brush strokes, drips, and black lines.

    Deeper Echoes

    2023
    Acrylic, India ink, aquarellable pencil, collage on cradled wood panel
    18 × 18 in.
    Private Collection

  • Abstract painting with dark and bright colors, including black, blue, green, orange, and yellow, with white lines and splashes.

    Leaving Spaces

    2023
    Acrylic, India ink, aquarellable pencil, collage on cradled wood panel
    18 × 18 in.
    Available

  • An abstract painting with a mix of bold black strokes, orange, yellow, blue, and green splashes, and white lines on a textured surface.

    As It Is

    2023
    Acrylic, India ink, aquarellable pencil, collage on cradled wood panel
    18 × 18 in.
    Available

  • Abstract painting with a dark background featuring splashes of vibrant colors like orange, yellow, blue, and green, with white splatters and black scribbles.

    Soul Exhale

    2023
    Acrylic, India ink, aquarellable pencil, collage, acrylic ink, oil pastel on canvas
    18 × 18 in.
    Private Collection

  • A colorful abstract painting featuring various splashes and strokes of blue, green, black, white, and orange paint, with some white lines and dots creating dynamic patterns.

    As It Will Be

    2023
    Acrylic, India ink, aquarellable pencil, collage, oil pastel on canvas
    18 × 18 in.
    Available

  • An abstract painting with a dark background featuring various colors, lines, and splashes including yellow, orange, blue, white, and green. The painting has a mixed media appearance with layered textures and chaotic, energetic strokes.

    Story Unspoken

    2023
    Acrylic, India ink, aquarellable pencil, collage, oil pastel, acrylic ink on canvas
    18 × 18 in.
    Available