The greener side is sketchy

Acrylic pen on canvas

48x48in

2026

Another visit to our plot neighbor Leslie's garden, and another interpretation of her chamomile.

This was one of the last paintings I made for Love Trippin, and after all the glitter, layering, and experimenting, I made a conscious decision to strip things back. The loose, scribbled lines are much closer to what my paintings look like in their earliest stages, before I start building up layers and refining details. Even the stripes around the edges follow that same sketchy approach.

I rarely exhibit work in this style, but I wanted to bring that part of my process into the finished collection. There's something interesting about taking what would normally be a preliminary sketch and allowing that visual language to stand on its own.

Throughout Love Trippin, the shifts in style, material, and technique are intentional. Much like the sensations of a trip, the experience isn't meant to follow a straight line. Some moments are overwhelming, others are quiet, and the contrast between them is what makes each one more interesting. I think this painting plays an important role in that rhythm, especially when viewed alongside the more elaborate works.

Sometimes the decision to stop is just as important as the decision to keep going.