The Hatches series explores how simple design rules can lead to expressive compositions. These artworks simulate the process of drawing and coloring in a grid using simple forms, cross-hatched and painted.

Each artwork could theoretically be recreated by someone with graph paper, pens and pencils, and watercolors for the solid washes -- though it would take time and a steady hand.

The series blends inspirations from Frank Lloyd Wright's decorative works, Art Deco patterns, the Bauhaus school, and Sol Le Witt's rules-based art practice into fresh new compositions.

Hatches are portals to other places. They uncover lost layers, like peeled wallpaper exposing old images and emotions.