It’s Only Temporary
Acrylic on Canvas, 72” x 60”
$1,750

A sign of the times.

So, why “It’s Only Temporary”? Well, this life-saving advice came from my dear friend, Amy, when I was really struggling through my divorce. She said, “Get a post-it note, write “It’s Only Temporary” on it, stick it on your laptop, and say it to yourself everyday – like a mantra. Eventually you will find yourself saying it less, and less …and one day you’ll stop noticing it’s even there.” She was right. And although it’s such a simple, obvious thing - it really did help.

This large, fictitious sign is easily my favorite work in this series. You might detect that the building and scaffolding is a simplified version of those in my Hotel Roosevelt painting. One day I’d like to collaborate with a steel worker to recreate it. But upon which building should it stand? DM me with your suggestions.

  • A woman with gray hair, wearing a gray t-shirt, ripped jeans, and sandals, kneels on a wooden floor while working on a wall with red text or graphics. She has white paint splatters on her arm and knee and appears to be painting or touching up the wall.

    Work in progress

  • A neon sign displaying the words "TOO ONLY TEXAS & HOUSTON" in a wireframe structure, viewed from below against a cloudy sky.

    Draft stage

  • A large wall art piece featuring a geometric design with stairs and bold text reading 'This is a very interesting project' in 3D letters, situated above a white desk with a computer, lamp, and various desk items.

    Color evolution

  • Large artwork depicting a stylized sign that reads 'It's Only Democracy' with a geometric design, situated on a sloped hillside with two small human figures at the bottom.

    In the studio

  • Artist's rendering of two small figures, one black and one white, standing on a large pink and white geometric structure. In the background, there is a large, partially visible sign that says 'PARK'.

    Detail

  • A framed artwork hangs on a white wall above a bed with pillows, with two small lamps on either side, one lit with warm yellow light.

    Current hanging