This painting depicts a solemn and intimate moment between two individuals, where a woman is carefully cutting the hair of a man sitting with his back to the viewer, set against a dark, textured background that enhances the emotional depth of the scene.

Hallelujah

Based on the lyrics of the song, Hallelujah. She tied you to the kitchen chair, she broke your throne and cut your hair.

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A watercolor painting of a lone, hooded figure sits against a tree in a dark, snow-covered forest, evoking a sense of solitude and introspection.

Dying In A Snowfall

Dying In A Snowfall is a watercolor painting displaying the reality of that Feb 26th snowfall night.

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This oil painting captures a tender and intimate moment of a couple embracing under dramatic, soft lighting against a dark, textured background, evoking deep emotion and connection.

Final Embrace

An oil painting a young couple embracing in a surreal and dramatic setting. Could it be a dream the artist had once again holding his greatest loss or the final moments of acceptance of something else?

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A young man gazes intently at a flickering candle, his face illuminated by its warm glow in a powerful study of light, focus, and introspection.

In The Dark

In The Dark is a watercolor painting framing the amusement of a youthful expression looking in to a candle flame.

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A watercolor painting of a solitary man in a dark suit stands in a dimly lit office, his back to the viewer, as stark contrasts of light and shadow create a melancholic, introspective atmosphere.

Corporate Contempt

Corporate Contempt is a watercolor painting displaying my contempt of corporate America.

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A loyal dog pauses in a sun-bleached field, gazing toward the solitary man resting on a weathered porch in this quiet, contemplative watercolor scene.

Coming Home

A watercolor painting of my dog, Izzy, coming home to me.

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This watercolor painting depicts a serene watercolor capturing a man and a Border Collie dog strolling through rolling hills, evoking the peaceful charm of the countryside.

One Last Walk With Izzy

A watercolor painting of the artist and his dog, Izzy, walking across the rolling hills of Appalachia Ohio.

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A watercolor painting depicts a surreal courtroom scene where a solemn clown in red and white stripes stands at the witness stand, surrounded by grim-faced onlookers and jurors, creating a powerful contrast between absurdity and gravity.

Circus Act

Circus Act is a watercolor painting of a clown standing trial, inspired by Edward Hopper's Soir Bleu.

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This watercolor painting depicts a tennis player standing in a sunlit field, gazing upward into the bright blue sky with a sense of defeat and disappointment.

Defeat

Defeat is a watercolor painting displaying the emotions of my inability to play in the national tennis championship.

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This watercolor painting depicts delicate white lilies illuminated against a rugged alpine landscape with golden grasses, shadowed mountains, and a snow-capped peak under a golden hour sky.

Avalanche Lilies

A watercolor painting of a golden hour view of Mount Rainier with Avalanche Lilies as the main focus. A scene the artist hoped to share with his late Fiancee.

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This watercolor painting portrays an elderly woman with expressive eyes and glasses, gazing thoughtfully out of a weathered wooden window frame.

Okay Now

A watercolor painting featuring a dear old friend, looking onward to the future with both hope and concern.

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This watercolor painting depicts a solitary figure walking toward a rustic white farmhouse, set against a backdrop of rolling hills and bare trees under a soft, muted sky.

Howard's Hills

A Wyeth style watercolor painting watching the artist's father limp along the winter grass rut to the childhood hills the artist belonged.

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Ben's featured body of work follows a narrative that runs parallel to my his life. Each painting marks a moment, emotion, or turning point, creating a visual timeline that mirrors my personal journey. From early struggles and loss, to connection, healing, and growth. In this way, the collection is not only a series of individual paintings, but also a living story—an unfolding reflection of the path he has walked.

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Latest Creations

A loyal dog pauses in a sun-bleached field, gazing toward the solitary man resting on a weathered porch in this quiet, contemplative watercolor scene.

Coming Home

November 17, 2025

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A warmly lit still life of a red apple, green whiskey bottle, and glass of amber liquor, capturing the quiet elegance of light and shadow.

Grisaille Whiskey, On The Rocks

August 14, 2025

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This striking gouache painting reimagines Vermeer’s iconic Girl with a Pearl Earring with a bold orange headscarf, rich textures, and expressive brushwork that brings a modern intensity to the classical pose.

Pearl's Granddaughter

July 7, 2025

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A watercolor painting depicts a surreal courtroom scene where a solemn clown in red and white stripes stands at the witness stand, surrounded by grim-faced onlookers and jurors, creating a powerful contrast between absurdity and gravity.

Circus Act

July 1, 2025

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A young man gazes intently at a flickering candle, his face illuminated by its warm glow in a powerful study of light, focus, and introspection.

In The Dark

April 30, 2025

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A oil pastel painting portraying iris flowers

Iris Flowers

April 13, 2025

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