Whether you're an art enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of abstract expressionism, I hope you find something you enjoy here. My creations are meant to evoke the imagination and stir emotions. There is plenty of room for personal interpretation and connection. Your unique perspective completes the narrative of each piece. Please enjoy!

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Welcome to My World

I Want To Live Until I Die

Location: Rutherfordton, North Carolina, USA
Conceived: September 2024

48h x 96w Acrylic on Wood, Trowel Work

Crawling Back to See

Location: Mooresboro, North Carolina, USA
Conceived: October, 2022

36h x 48w Acrylic on Canvas, Trowel Work

Never Too Soon

Location: Mooresboro, North Carolina, USA
Conceived: June 2022

36h x 48w Acrylic on Canvas, Trowel Work

Love the Others Can't See

Joined - 24h x 36w Acrylic on Canvas, Trowel Work

Location: Cotacachi, Imbabura, Ecuador
Conceived: February 2022

It Mattered Yesterday

Location: Cotacachi, Imbabura, Ecuador
Conceived: October 2021

24h x 36w Acrylic on Canvas, Trowel Work

Pouring Out the Truth

Location: Ibarra, Imbabura, Ecuador
Conceived: November, 2019

24h x 36w Acrylic on Canvas, Trowel Work

Poppies for Pammy

Location: Mims, Florida, USA
Conceived: November 2017

36h x 24w Acrylic on Canvas, Trowel Work

David

Location: New Smyrna Beach, Florida, USA
Conceived: August 2017

36h x 48w Acrylic on Canvas, Trowel & Brush Work

Breathing Into the End

Location: New Smyrna Beach, Florida, USA
Conceived: November 2017

48h x 36w Acrylic on Canvas, Trowel & Brush Work

Show Me I'm Wrong

Location: New Smyrna Beach, Florida, USA
Conceived: January 2017

24h x 36w Acrylic on Canvas, Trowel Work

Dragon

Location: New Smyrna Beach, Florida, USA
Conceived: November 2016

36h x 48w Acrylic on Canvas, Trowel & Brush Work

Timing

Location: New Smyrna Beach, Florida, USA
Conceived: February 2016

36h x 24w Acrylic on Canvas, Trowel Work

Trigger

Location: New Smyrna Beach, Florida, USA
Conceived: November 2015

36h x 48w Acrylic on Canvas, Brush Work

Cinema

Location: New Smyrna Beach, Florida, USA
Conceived: August 2015

24h x 24w Acrylic on Canvas, Brush Work

Secrets in the Sin

Location: New Smyrna Beach, Florida, USA
Conceived: June 2015

36h x 48w Acrylic on Canvas, Brush Work

The Sun is Behind Us

Location: New Smyrna Beach, Florida, USA
Conceived: May 2015

36h x 24w Acrylic on Canvas, Brush Work

Looking Behind You

Location: New Smyrna Beach, Florida, USA
Conceived: May 2012

36h x 48w Acrylic on Canvas, Brush Work

Safer in a Cage

Location: Port Orange, Florida, USA
Conceived: September 2011

36h x 24w Acrylic on Canvas, Brush Work

I was visiting my very good friends one spring. Bill, a talented musician and song writer and his wife Jennifer, a talented artist. As Bill gave us a tour of their home I noticed a painting that did not look like Jennifer's art work and asked Bill who painted it. His reply - "I did." My initial reaction was confusion. In my head I thought, "But... Bill is a musician..." Out loud I said, "You mean ANYONE can paint?" Bill assured me that yes, anyone who wants to paint can indeed do so.

I was sad that I had never thought of that before. So when we returned home I hit the local art supply store and bought all of the materials and we (Me, my wife and 4 children) all got busy putting paint to canvas. My brain had no idea what to do and I produced something forgettable (below). But it was enough to make me want to try again and again and again. In short time I switched from brushes to a 12" concrete trowel and I haven't looked back. Creating contrasts and chaos is a tremendous amount of fun. If you are ever wondering whether or not you should try something new, remember - Anyone can paint.

First Works - A Short Story

Something Forgettable

12h x 24w Acrylic on Canvas, Brush Disaster

Location: Port Orange, Florida, USA
Conceived: September 2009

First Attempts

JAKE PARVU

Meet the Artist

North Carolina resident. Jake makes no claims to formal training, considering himself a perpetual student of the art he loves. Each creation is an attempt of self-discovery and an invitation for viewers to interpret, connect, and find what they want or need to see in a tapestry of colors and textures. Think deeply, feel what you will, above all enjoy the experience.