Skulls have always been one of my absolute favorite subjects to paint. There’s something so profound and symbolic about them, a quiet contemplation of what it means to be human and the journey we’re all on. With "Skull Spirit No. 1," created with acrylics on an 11"x17" canvas panel and finished in July 2025, I really leaned into that mysterious energy, imagining an eerie, ethereal aura emanating from within. That signature green glow, which I find myself drawn to again and again, seemed to naturally emerge from this piece, adding to its quiet intensity.