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Menucha - 2025

Menucha was a commissioned painting to represent Hadlakat Neirot, the tradition for Jewish women to welcome in the Day of Rest (the Sabbath, Saturday) by lighting candles and reciting a prayer.

Menucha took me about 80 hours to complete, during which time (this may sound strange, but here it is) — I found myself feeling quite close to her. She embodies the peace, tranquility, and spiritual energy of the Sabbath. Her prayer is transporting her to a different, godlier existence.

I named her Menucha, which is both the Hebrew word for spiritual rest, and a beautiful name.

Menucha now lives in Lakewood, NJ, where she beautifies the home of the commissioners of this painting.

Zeidy - 2025

This painting was commissioned to honor a father and grandfather. The idea was to bring them together in one scene, although there wasn't a photo of them to base it off. Of the photos I took inspiration from, one was dated just a few years ago while other, many decades back. But I imagined them sitting and learning together, side by side.

Through the feeling of loss, I did my best best to incorporate in the painting something quietly joyful—in the way they lean in, fully present, doing something they loved together; and with joy comes comfort.

Being able to create such a meaningful piece means everything to me, and I feel so grateful to have been a part of it.

Corazón de Flores Original Drawing - 2023

An image of a heart growing flowers — vines and veins so closely intertwined they’re almost indistinguishable — had been marinating in my mind’s eye for a bit of time before I put the vision to paper. I used colored pencils to illustrate what I feel lives in my own ribcage: a heart that is not broken or damaged — though it may feel that way at times — but is beautiful, growing, and home to an entire garden.

I named the drawing Corazón de Flores, which means Heart of Flowers in Spanish.

Corazón de Flores Mural - 2024

I recreated the original Corazón de Flores concept in mural form. The finished piece is about 7 feet tall, with some of the flowers built up in 3D texture.

It now lives in Jerusalem, Israel.

A Prayer by the Wall - 2024

Commissioned by a loving son, this drawing depicts his father deep in prayer at the Western Wall. To me, it holds so much emotion and quiet focus—capturing a sacred, personal moment.

Across Time - 2020

I drew this commission for a close friend of mine who's mother passed away when she was two years old. In the rendering, her mother reaches through time to embrace her now adult daughter.

Potterhead - 2024

This drawing was commissioned as a gift for a fellow Potterhead-- envisioning him wearing the Sorting Hat in his Hogwarts robes. (If some of those words didn't make sense to you, go read Harry Potter, what are you even doing?)

The Old City - 2024

This commission was heavily inspired by a painting from an artist called JewishHomeArt on Etsy. Their work was so beautiful, the client asked me to reimagine it with a personal twist. We were both so happy with how it turned out—I feel it really captures the beautiful energy of the Old City of Jerusalem.

Drowning Peacefully - 2023

I find in this painting a sense of peace, like you can almost hear that underwater quiet, muffling out even your own thoughts.

The Lion Woman - 2023

The Lion Woman is one of my favorite works of art. She is made from mixed media, with no direction, inspiration, or plan other than the drum of my heartbeat and the need to express. The fierce strength in her eyes resonates so deeply with me, it implores me to find my own.

I call her The Lion Woman because that is what she is- strong as a lion.

Flower Girl - 2023

I find this painting so perfectly magical, like Flower Girl lives in a world with blue and pink lights where flowers grow straight from her hair. For Flower Girl I took inspiration from a photo - the original photographer is named Joderick Rackson, and the model is Kahjeelia Cambell.

Peas Love and Carrots - 2024

I had the absolute privilege of meeting Danielle Renov—celebrity and author of the renowned cookbook Peas, Love and Carrots—and painting her studio in Jerusalem, Israel. It was an incredible experience, and I feel so blessed to be part of the vibrant street art scene in the area.

Weeping Forget-Me-Nots - 2020

Eyes are one of my favorite things to draw — I must’ve drawn hundreds over the years — but Weeping Forget-Me-Nots still remains one of my favorites. It was the first time I picked up colored pencils, and I followed my instincts straight into drawing an eye. As with my Corazon de Flores piece, I felt, for some inexplicable reason, that she must grow flowers. As it turned out, she wasn’t just growing them — she was weeping them. Weeping Caribbean-blue forget-me-nots from the shining depths of her soul.

Kohen Gadol - 2024

This painting was commissioned in honor of my client’s father, a Kohen (a descendant of the high priests from the time of the Temple). It imagines him in full Kohen Gadol garments, standing with the Temple behind him. It was such a unique and spiritual piece to create.