This work is focused on coast lines and the identity of being from the coast. This quilt was gifted from the east coast to west coast.
Handstitched quilt inspired by coastal themes, showcasing vibrant patterns and colors associated with marine life.
A close-up of a hand-stitched quilt featuring coastal and marine life patterns secured in a quilting ring.A vibrant quilt pieces laid out in a pattern before sewing, squares feature an array of ocean-themed fabrics showcasing fish, seaweed, and anchors.
Lavender Mess
2024
ink, watercolor, and pen on cold press paper
this work is based on lavender, which is a queer coded flower due to historical description of gay folks having ‘a stroke of lavender’, the ‘lavender scare’, and ‘lavender menace’. This painting is abstract, with a scattered background and subject form.
*artist’s private collection with limited prints available*
Abstract watercolor painting of lavender flowers, inspired by queer history.
confused calm
2024
series of acrylic on cold press
this work is abstract reflections on the mind, inspired by an punk/pop/rock music playlist
confused calm 1
05.24.24
4 X 10 acrylic on 140lb cold press
an abstract acrylic made from various blue shades and a red colored paint
*sold*
confused calm 2
05.24.24
4 X 10 acrylic on 140lb cold press
an abstract acrylic made from various blue shades and a red colored paint
confused calm 3
05.23.24
4 X 10 acrylic on 140lb cold press
an abstract acrylic made from various blue shades and a red colored paint
confused calm 4
05.23.24
4 X 10 acrylic on 140lb cold press
an abstract acrylic made from various blue shades and a red colored paint
*sold*
confused calm 5
05.24.24
4 X 10 acrylic on 140lb cold press
an abstract acrylic made from various blue shades and a red colored paint
confused calm 6
05.24.24
4 X 6 acrylic on 140lb cold press
an abstract acrylic made from various blue shades and a red colored paint
*sold*
confused calm 7
05.23.24
4 X 6 acrylic on 140lb cold press
an abstract acrylic made from various blue shades and a red colored paint
confused calm 8
05.23.24
4 X 6 acrylic on 140lb cold press
an abstract acrylic made from various blue shades and a red colored paint
better with company
2024
4 X 10 acrylic on cold press
this work is a reflection on exploration, time away, and friendship. Watercolor, pen, and ink, on 140lb cold press paper
better with company half 1
05.26.24
4 X 10 acrylic on 140lb cold press
in a white frame a painting with a green background and red firepit, with logs and flame, a grill, and sheet pan is painted. It appears to be an image in half
better with company half 2
05.26.24
4 X 6 acrylic on 140lb cold press
in a white frame a painting with a green background and red firepit, with logs and flame, a grill, and sheet pan is painted. It appears to be an image in half
indigo joy
2024
series of acrylic on cold press
this work is abstract reflections inspired by an indie/folk music playlist
indigo joy – waves
02.24.24
4 X 10 acrylic on 140lb cold press
an abstract acrylic made from various purple and pink colored paint
indigo joy – splash
03.24.24
4 X 6 acrylic on 140lb cold press
an abstract acrylic made from various purple and pink colored paint
indigo joy – drop
03.23.24
4 X 10 acrylic on 140lb cold press
an abstract acrylic made from various purple and pink colored paint
indigo joy – movement
05.23.24
4 X 10 acrylic on 140lb cold press
an abstract acrylic made from various purple and pink colored paint
resilience blooms
2023
8 X 10 acrylic on canvas
this work is based on some of the flower based terms queer people were called in the 1930s and beyond. This painting was the first attempt at acrylic paints by Kai, and is a subtly queer statement on queer resilience.
*artist’s private collection*
on a black background there is a blue pansy in the middle, with two white daisies with yellow centers, and sprigs of buttercups.
coiled notebook with sketch (described below) to the left and canvas painting (described to left) to the right sidea sketch of the image to the right, three watercolor swatches for colors, and handwritten text describing thoughts for creation including "1930s, pansy craze | resulting from pansy/buttercup/daisy's as terms for "unmanly men" and colors "blue / indigo", "yellow", "white with yellow center", "black / gold background would be dope", and "may be a better acrylic design"
flowing…
2022-2025
11 X 15 watercolor pen and ink
blind contour studies of landscapes turned into colorful blocky watercolors
*limited prints of flowing waters available*
45.766, 60.206
07.09.22
12 X 16 watercolor on coldpress
an abstract landscape of a beach with sepia, blue, yellow, green, and greyish brown. Belfry Beach in Nova Scotia
45.647, 60.863
10.20.23
12 X 16 watercolor on coldpress
an abstract landscape with dark green, light green, red, and blue. Battery Park in Nova Scotia
36.964, 122.008
10.25.24
8 X 10 watercolor on coldpress
an abstract landscape with dark green, teal, sand, and blues. Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz
44.406, 60.263
11.02.24
8 X 10 watercolor on coldpress
an abstract landscape with blue, yellow, green, and purple. Bachmanns Beach in Nova Scotia
ring day
12.28.24
12 X 16 watercolor on coldpress
an abstract landscape of a beach with sepia, blue, yellow, green, and greyish brown. Rushtons Park in Nova Scotia
44.231, 64.422
10.22.24
12 X 16 watercolor on coldpress
an abstract landscape with dark green, light green, red, and blue. Rissers Beach Park in Nova Scotia
44.407, 64.263
01.02.25
8 X 10 watercolor on coldpress
an abstract landscape with dark green, teal, sand, and blues. Bachmanns Beach in Nova Scotia
Sushify Commissioned Work
2024
Concept Pieces
diner with sushi
9.21.24
8 X 10 watercolor on cold press
Inspired by diner table vibes with friends as well as boxed style of orders with ‘bestie box’ inspiration
blooming sushi
9.22.24
8 X 10 watercolor on cold press
Inspired by the freshness of the sushi at Sushify, as well as the wonderful nature that surrounds Lunenburg.
suhsified lunenburg
9.23.24
8 X 10 watercolor on cold press
Inspired by the way Sushify cares for the community, and the iconic spaces of Lunenburg.
sushi island
9.22.24
8 X 10 watercolor on cold press
Inspired by fantasy, with the background of Sushify allowing you to adventure with great food and company.
sushi stack
9.24.24
8 X 10 watercolor on cold press
Inspired by the way Sushify cares for the community, and the iconic spaces of Lunenburg.
All concept pieces stacked in a pile for an image
Character Study –
2023
Gekko
11.12.24
12 X 16 watercolor on cold press
Character study of Gekko from the game Valorant, including his two pets and tattoos.
KJ
08.28.23
5 X 7 watercolor on mixed media paper
A watercolor character study featuring a KJ, figure in a bright yellow jacket and green cap.
Omen
08.30.23
5 X 7 watercolor on mixed media paper
A watercolor character study featuring a cloaked figure, Omen, showcasing intricate detailing and a blend of dark colors.
samples of gifted watercolor work
2022-2025
*following work is unavailable to the public*
colorful whimsy
11.12.24
12 X 16 watercolor on cold press
Whimsical watercolor illustration depicting figures standing under vibrant trees with decorative elements.
good nature
12.14.24
5 X 7 watercolor on cold press
A vibrant watercolor painting featuring a blue bottle with flowers and a coffee cup from The Hungry Traveler Cafe.
strings of the flock
12.16.24
5 X 7 watercolor on cold press
A colorful watercolor representation of a crow against an abstract background of bright red sun and yellow and orange shapes.
lavender mess
10.23.24
5 X 7 watercolor on mixed media paper
An abstract watercolor piece featuring a whimsical flower design in purple and green.
philly roll
12.27.23
5 X 5 watercolor on cold press
four sushi pieces with green nori wrapping up sushi rice, salmon, and cream cheese. Gifted to Sushify.
hung out
12.12.23
5 X 7 watercolor on cold press
blue and pink sky with gold streaks, a red, blue, and red and orange quilt hanging in the breeze held by a hand. Gifted to family.
down home
12.14.23
5 X 7 watercolor on cold press
a greenhouse with a red roof on a lawn with an ocean and mountain scape in the background, a mud road and green lawn with red painted log in the foreground. Gifted to family.
whimsical windowfront
10.20.23
5 X 7 watercolor on mixed media paper
a framed painting of colorful storefront window, with yellow and green siding and multicolored window display Gifted to Whimsy and Wild Things.
harbour view
12.20.23
5 X 7 watercolor on cold press
bright blue ocean foreground with a colourful shoreline of houses, a wharf, and church, with muted sky. Gifted to family.
go with the flow
04.12.22
5 X 7 watercolor on cold press
blue seaweed with splatter and light blue lines pulling from edges to almost seaweed. Gifted to self.
blue fun-gi
12.14.23
5 X 7 watercolor on cold press
a blue mushroom with blue splatter and running lines. Gifted to friend.
stand on own
10.12.22
12 X 16 watercolor on cold press
one snow covered land between two water flows a red building stands with some green foliage in background with a cotton candy sky. Gifted to self.
academic work – 2019
family roots
watercolor on cold press
Winter image of a apple tree with tire swing pink sunset sky, and green foliage in the background, framed with artists feet.
clover in gloaming
12 X 16 watercolor on cold press
colorful and blocky wet on the wet background of an unclear landscape, foreground of a dried clover wet on wet.
vibrance
12 X 16 watercolor on cold press
Practice of wet on wet techniques with wet on dry. Inspired by wired farm fence and white daisies.
wheel recreation assignment
watercolor on cold press
Group art project with Emma Curley and Maria Case, recreation of wagon wheel from textbook Water Color Pen and Ink by Claudia Nice.
art by Kai [ka-eh | k-ay] 