Art has always been a conversation across centuries.

Da Vinci's Cousin is my exploration of that conversation—a journey into the techniques, materials, and creative practices of medieval and Renaissance artists, reimagined through a contemporary lens.

I am a self-taught artist originally from Southern California, now based in Northwest Arkansas. My work focuses on historical and fantasy themes, with a particular fascination for manuscript illumination, miniature painting, oil painting, gilding, and the rich traditions of pre-modern art. Through careful study and hands-on experimentation, I seek to understand not only how these works were created, but why they continue to captivate us today.

A major part of this journey is my ongoing study of Il Libro dell'Arte by Cennino Cennini, one of the most important surviving manuals of Renaissance artistic practice. I am working through each of Cennini's more than 200 micro-lessons, creating a finished artwork inspired by every technique and documenting the process on YouTube. This long-term project has become both an artistic apprenticeship and a historical investigation.

One of the central bodies of work emerging from this study is my upcoming Tarot project. Drawing inspiration from medieval symbolism, Renaissance craftsmanship, and the storytelling power of fantasy art, these pieces combine historical techniques with original interpretation. Each card serves as both an artwork and a step along the path of rediscovering traditional methods.

Whether you are an art collector, a fellow artist, a student of history, or simply someone who finds beauty in the craftsmanship of the past, I hope you will find something here that inspires you. My goal is not to recreate history exactly as it was, but to learn from it, engage with it, and carry its lessons forward into new work.

Thank you for joining me on this adventure through pigments, parchment, gold leaf, and imagination.

The masters left us their knowledge. The rest is practice.