The Artist’s Journey: Shatter Impressionism and the Art of Breaking Through
"You have to break the rules to find the edge." — Georgia O’Keeffe
The Artist’s Journey: Shatter Impressionism and the Art of Breaking Through
Every artist has “the moment.” That point where you either break through… or break down.
For me, it happened with a palette knife in one hand and a stubborn vision in my head. I’d been chasing styles, techniques, and trends — but nothing clicked until I realized the art I wanted to create didn’t exist yet. That’s when Shatter Impressionism was born.
"Annabel of the Field" 48" x 60" oil on canvas
So, ?
It’s bold. It’s textured. It’s unapologetically alive. Imagine the emotional punch of impressionism, the structure of geometry, and the raw energy of paint applied like it’s in a hurry to tell you something important.
Shatter Impressionism isn’t just a style — it’s a mindset. It’s about taking the beauty you see, fracturing it into something unexpected, and letting the eye (and heart) piece it back together. Every blade of grass, every shadow, every streak of light becomes a shard in a bigger story.
Along the way, I’ve learned that this approach resonates with people not just because of how it looks, but because it mirrors life. We’re all a collection of moments — some smooth, some jagged — that come together into something whole and beautiful.
In this series, I’ll take you behind the process: the techniques, the choices, and the occasional happy accident that make Shatter Impressionism what it is. You’ll see why collectors respond to it, why it stands out in a sea of sameness, and how it’s become my signature way of telling visual stories.
Because sometimes, you don’t need to paint inside the lines.
Sometimes, you need to shatter them completely.
