Bee-lieve It or Not: New Work Takes Flight at Distinction Gallery

The Songbird Relic + The Bee Relic

Two of my newest paintings are spreading their wings and buzzing off to a new home—for a while, at least. I’m honored to share that both will be on display at Distinction Gallery in Escondido, California for the next six months.

One painting hums with the golden rhythm of a bee, layered with luminous gilding that catches light like honey in a comb. The other takes wing as a bird, poised between earth and sky, carrying a quiet lyricism in its feathers. Together, they create a dialogue of air and bloom, nectar and song—two muses in motion, each whispering its own story.

A bee gathers, a bird scatters. One collects sweetness, the other carries seeds. Both remind us that even the smallest wings can shift the landscape.

If you’re in Southern California between now and spring, you can see them in person at:

Distinction Gallery
317 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

Located in the heart of Escondido’s arts district, Distinction Gallery has become one of Southern California’s most respected contemporary art spaces. Since 2004, the gallery has showcased innovative, thought-provoking, and technically masterful artwork by emerging and established artists from around the world. With a focus on realism, surrealism, and imaginative figurative work, Distinction provides a platform for collectors and art lovers to discover pieces that push boundaries while remaining deeply rooted in craft.

To explore more of my work—including originals, gilded paintings, and upcoming releases—visit mercurialmuseart.com. You can also sign up for my newsletter there to catch updates on shows, new collections, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into my gilding process.

These paintings may be leaving the studio, but their buzz and birdsong are just beginning..