Scenic Art
For the past several years, I have had a fantastic career as a scenic painter. I work predominantly in theater, but also tackle some mural and film projects on the side. The amount of growth and learning I have experienced in this profession is insurmountable, on both an artistic and a personal level. Here, I will share some visual highlights of me in my element, painting and creating. This is a small sampling of the many incredible projects and phenomenal people my work has connected me to in the theater industry.
paint detail for 'Godspell,' Theater at the Center
Detail from 'Mary Stuart,' Columbia College Chicago
Moon Backdrop, Theater at the Center
Floor painting for 'Forever Plaid,' Theater at the Center
Wall detail from 'Forever Plaid,' Theater at the Center
Mural painting in my house
Set painting in progress for 'A Wonderful Life,' Theater at the Center
Paint detail from 'Women Laughing Alone With Salad,' Theater Wit
Max lays on my scenic brushes
Backdrop detail from 'HMS Pinafore,' The Savoyaires
Backdrop detail from 'Noises Off,' Windy City Playhouse
Floor painting in progress for 'The Whaleship Essex,' Shattered Globe Theater
Working on details for 'Godspell,' Theater at the Center
Mural painting
Wall detail from 'Hair,' Chicago Street Theater
Backdrop for 'Bat Boy the Musical,' Griffin Theater
Set Painting for 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar,' Chicago Children's Theater
God's Feet Drop from 'Spamalot,' Theater at the Center
Floor painting for "Spamalot," Theater at the Center
Working on assembling the painted floor for 'A Christmas Story,' Theater at the Center
Wall detail from 'Godspell,' Theater at the Center
Floor painting for 'Crime and Punishment,' Theater Wit
Me, Welding :)
Laughing while I work, at the shop, making trees for 'Big River,' Theater at the Center
Floor painting for 'Ghost,' Theater at the Center
Floor painting in progress for 'Crime and Punishment,' Shattered Globe Theater
Detail from 'The 39 Steps,' Theater at the Center
Backdrop painting for 'The Tempest,' Columbia College Chicago
Floor Painting Detail from 'Naperville,' Theater Wit
Scenic painting and carved fireplace for 'Naperville,' Theater Wit
Sign painting for 'Chicago Voices,' Lyric
Backdrops in progress for 'Annie Warbucks,' Theater at the Center
My paint kit for the 'Annie Warbucks' drops
Working late on backdrops for 'Annie Warbucks,' Theater at the Center
Working on the floor painting for 'Annie Warbucks,' Theater at the Center
Floor painting for 'Mary Stuart,' Columbia College Chicago
I made a stencil for floor painting!
Floor painting at Stage 773
Letter from 'Cabaret,' Theater at the Center
Floor painting for 'Cabaret,' Theater at the Center
Cornice detail for 'The Rogue Aviator,' Otherworld Theater
Detail from backdrop for 'The Tin Woman,' Theater at the Center
Foam Carving and coating for 'Big River,' Theater at the Center
'Monaco' flag painting, Theater at the Center
Aspen tree detail from 'Big River,' Theater at the Center
Detail from 'Godspell,' Theater at the Center
Detail of the painted floor for 'Macbeth,' Chicago Street Theater
Furniture painting, 'Art' at 4th Street Theater
Floor painting in the shop for Chicago Children's Theater
Painting for 'Apartment 3A,' Windy City Playhouse
The paint frame at Morton High School
Floor painting for 'Almost Heaven,' Theater at the Center
Back Wall Mural for "It's a Wonderful Life,' Chicago Street Theater
Floor painting for 'Million Dollar Quartet,' Theater at the Center
Backdrop in progress for Chicago Children's Theater
Scenic painting for 'Big River,' Theater at the Center
Mural in progress for 'It's a Wonderful Life,' Chicago Street Theater
Backdrop in progress for 'Noises Off,' Windy City Playhouse
Detail from 'The Pajama Game,' Theater at the Center
Painted Terrazzo Floor for 'The Lady with All the Answers,' Theater at the Center
Floor detail from 'Forever Plaid,' Theater at the Center
Carved frames for a Hat Fashion Show, 4th Street Theater
Backdrop for 'Jekyll and Hyde,' Memorial Opera House
Work in progress for 'Hair,' Chicago Street Theater
On break at the pond, our offsite shop at Theater at the Center
Painting for 'The Rogue Aviator,' Otherworld Theater
Floor painting in progress for 'The Pajama Game,' Theater at the Center
Curiosity.
Let the gift of natural curiosity and your interests guide you. Unleash your inner child. Be bold. Trust. Listen within. You would be amazed at where your imagination and tenacity can lead.