Sarah from Ballroom Scene in “Labyrinth”
Portrait of Jennifer Connelly as Sarah Williams in the epic ballroom dance scene in the 1986 film, "Labyrinth," only with a touch of ink inspired by the Goblin King. (Now in shop.)
Florals for Fall (by Anna Sui)
I know that technically fall isn’t here yet, but let’s be real, the passing of Labor Day is always good enough for me. This illustration, I hope, captures my love of fall fashion, with this portrait of model Rhadika Nair wearing a floral coat and dress by Anna Sui...
Goblin King Does Gucci Cruise 2019
Hello, Sarah. It's hard to believe "Labyrinth" came out 32 years ago. It's one of my favorite films since I first saw it as a child and recently I rediscovered how fantastic it is, with such brilliant music, acting and puppetry, through the eyes of my daughter. But I...
Royal Wedding Portrait: Meghan and Harry Seal the Deal with a Kiss
I admit that even in the days leading up to the royal wedding, I didn't care about anyone involved. I mean, didn't Americans fight a war so we didn't have to care about what people are doing over the pond? Nevertheless I admit I felt differently once I could no longer...
Jasmin of Vintage Vandalizm
Anyone who lives in or near NYC knows that up until a couple of days ago we've been suffering through an unseasonally cold winter so far, including last Thursday with a snowstorm dubbed a “bomb cyclone.” This may have been at least what partially inspired me to paint...
Fernanda in Flowers (Inspired by Christian Dior Couture Floral Headpiece)
I think Fernanda Ly is my new muse. I recently came across some photos of her modeling a floral headpiece in Christian Dior's spring/summer haute couture 2017 line and knew I had to recreate the look in water color. I've been so busy I've had to make this in one to...
Oh You, Sparkly Thing (Kate Spade Holiday Collection Modeled by Fernanda Ly)
Hello and happy almost holidays. (Hey, we just had Thanksgiving, so it's definitely that time of year.) I got my gift early, a website makeover. I hope you guys like the new layout. I love the way the images appear in a much more striking way. (Thanks, Jupiter...
Hippie Chic (Anna Sui Spring 2018 Ready to Wear)
It's the coldest day of the fall so far in NYC so how could I not pine for spring and flowers. Pictured here is the lovely Liu Wen modeling an Anna Sui dress, crochet duster and sunnies from the Spring 2018 RTW line. I made the pattern of the dress come alive and fly...
Be Free, Butterflies (Portrait of Rose McGowan)
Usually I paint butterflies because I like how they look, how beautiful and how fragile. Something we enjoy looking at but really ought to leave alone. But in this case, I saw them as being symbolic of all the victims of sexual harassment and assault who are finally...
Float Like a Butterfly — Sting Like a Dirty Martini
I freely admit being obsessed with butterflies. They make any image immediately look more light and magical. So I added these wings to a portrait of Dirty Martini, a Burlesque Hall of Famer and former Miss Exotic World winner who also recently toured with Dita Von...
Paging Miss Bettie
Featured here is a portrait of Bettie Page, the 1950s alternative pinup queen, without whom we would have no Dita Von Teese, let alone the legions of other glamorous pinup types Page has inspired over the decades. This piece was created for an upcoming show at...