TULUM MINIS [30] - PRIVATE COLLECTIONS

SERIES OF 30 MINIS

16in x 8in x 2in

TULUM MINIS - LIMITED EDITION SERIES OF 30

$1,000 USD /EA - SOLD OUT

This mini series was inspired by my original painting, Tulum.

Like many of my paintings, I saw this piece in my head before starting. This one was exceptionally difficult because it included a lot of new techniques I’ve never tested before. I also couldn’t find any reference photos but this image in my head to go off, which was frustrating. Lots of sitting on the floor and staring at test samples for this one. Some artist say they love the experimental phase. I personally hate it. I often feel stuck and that it sucks up so much time and money, which adds frustration and kills creativity. For me, the end result is what makes it worth it.

I felt stuck in my LA studio, staring at test samples. I knew going to Tulum, Mexico was what I needed for this piece. To feel the heat, the water, the sand, the salty kisses. Tacos and tequila while overlooking the jungle helped break outta my head and see my vision with fresh perspective. The natural beauty and architecture in Tulum served as huge inspiration. I really tried to not name this piece “Tulum” and go with something else. One of the many emotions I felt creating her? But “Tulum” was the only thing I could think of that encompassed all the feelings I had when looking at this piece. So “Tulum” it was.

With my paintings, I want them to look striking from afar, and also to invite the viewer to get close. To explore all the beautiful little details. This piece does that perfectly for me.

Everything about “Tulum” is completely custom. The colors, the technique. The colors were hand mixed to be the exact hue I wanted. I love how the warmth of this piece changes to mimic the room it’s in. Just like the beach in Tulum, the ocean looks blue in some lightings and green in others.

The white “stone” is actually a mixture of sand (I may or may not have taken off the beach of Tulum). The stone is accented with 24k gold, which complimented the teal beautifully.

The Tulum Minis is a limited edition series inspired by the beaches to Tulum. Each mini is entirely unique and has a bit of sand from the beach of Tulum embedded into the stone texture.

"TULUM"