I have two paintings in a group exhibition at the Robert Lange Studios in Charleston, South Carolina, for the month of February 2026.

The group exhibition comprises paintings from several artists inspired by books and the written word, a subject that I have explored since the beginning of my painting career. At the beginning, the books were mere props, but quickly became a very direct, literal theme.

Paintings of books embody the themes and ideas from within the pages, from the earliest childhood introductions to books and reading in primary readers, the hope and optimism in so many of the titles, to the depth, knowledge, and wisdom in the literature anthologies. Painting these books is a lament on the forgotten art of reading. The slow, deep thinking, processing, and even being transported from the present moment. Perhaps a painting of books could inspire someone to take an adventure into the world of reading.