Morning Meditation for Mental Health (2:33) - 2024
I designed this exhibit for the New Rochelle Council on the Arts. The exhibit, Tracing Our Roots:
New Rochelle's Black History, opened on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 at the New Rochelle Public Library.
New Rochelle's Black History, opened on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 at the New Rochelle Public Library.
Forest Colors (3:22)
The making of a large paper collage picturing trees near where I live in Athens, NY.
Song is Heaven Help Me by Zach Williams.
The making of a large paper collage picturing trees near where I live in Athens, NY.
Song is Heaven Help Me by Zach Williams.
Tree and Squares Painting (1:21)
A video of a large work.
A video of a large work.
Peers, Tears, and Pages: Book Making for Mental Health Recovery (2:12)
This is a promotional video. PTP is a recovery workshop for adults and teens
that uses art and bookmaking as a recovery tool.
This is a promotional video. PTP is a recovery workshop for adults and teens
that uses art and bookmaking as a recovery tool.
Rain Leaf Project (1:55 min.)
Forsythia bush in our backyard in the rain.
Forsythia bush in our backyard in the rain.
Painting Moses Went Walking (4:37 min.)
The song is One by U2.
The song is One by U2.
Blues Cruise on the Hudson with Dad
I went on a boat ride on the Hudson River with my Dad Jesse Sr. It was a beautiful sunny day in August.
The ride was about ninety minutes long. We left from Shady Harbor Marina in New Baltimore, NY.
The music is 'River Boat Song' by J.J. Cale.
I went on a boat ride on the Hudson River with my Dad Jesse Sr. It was a beautiful sunny day in August.
The ride was about ninety minutes long. We left from Shady Harbor Marina in New Baltimore, NY.
The music is 'River Boat Song' by J.J. Cale.
Yard Sale Day 2022 at Sleepy Hollow Lake
I participated in a community yard sale event here in Athens, NY. I enjoyed the day and
celebrated life by setting up an outdoor art exhibit.
I participated in a community yard sale event here in Athens, NY. I enjoyed the day and
celebrated life by setting up an outdoor art exhibit.
Summer Impressions
A short video featuring my new paintings. Music is 'Summer into Fall' by Shoshana Michel (2020).
A short video featuring my new paintings. Music is 'Summer into Fall' by Shoshana Michel (2020).
Art Road
A short video about the meaning of art. Music is Frail by Jars of Clay (1994).
A short video about the meaning of art. Music is Frail by Jars of Clay (1994).
Athens Cultural Center Spring Members Show
April 9 through May 29, 2022 - Music is by The Who - Baba O'Reily (1971)
April 9 through May 29, 2022 - Music is by The Who - Baba O'Reily (1971)
Blue Living Room
I was invited to install four paintings in my niece's bed and breakfast cottage
'Happy Hippy House' in Athens, NY. I made this video to show how the artwork transformed the rooms. Music is by Nina Simone Tell Me More and More and Then Some (1965).
I was invited to install four paintings in my niece's bed and breakfast cottage
'Happy Hippy House' in Athens, NY. I made this video to show how the artwork transformed the rooms. Music is by Nina Simone Tell Me More and More and Then Some (1965).
Circles of Life
The qualities I value most in painting are evocative color, dramatic mood,
fluid movement and experimentation. Cat Stevens's prophetic but hopeful message in
'Where Do the Children Play?' (1970) seemed very right for these lofty paintings.
The qualities I value most in painting are evocative color, dramatic mood,
fluid movement and experimentation. Cat Stevens's prophetic but hopeful message in
'Where Do the Children Play?' (1970) seemed very right for these lofty paintings.
Interior Circles
A look inside my studio while painting this large format series of work.
A look inside my studio while painting this large format series of work.
Chaotic Balance
A look inside my studio while painting this large format series of work.
A look inside my studio while painting this large format series of work.
Wanna Feel Like a Million Bucks?
Anxiety questions and answers in a game show format. I created this for a class presentation.
Anxiety questions and answers in a game show format. I created this for a class presentation.
8 Signs You're Actually Making Progress in Life,
Even If It Doesn't Feel Like You Are
A video illustrating the writings of author Brianna Wiest.
Even If It Doesn't Feel Like You Are
A video illustrating the writings of author Brianna Wiest.
Self-Love
Original reflections were written by Jesse Sanchez, who also produced
this video using his own artwork as illustrations.
Original reflections were written by Jesse Sanchez, who also produced
this video using his own artwork as illustrations.
Let's Work It Out: Improving Mental Health
by Relaxing Both the Body and the Mind
Thoughts, exercises and reflections designed for relaxation and improving
mental well-being. Music is Holiday by Madonna.
by Relaxing Both the Body and the Mind
Thoughts, exercises and reflections designed for relaxation and improving
mental well-being. Music is Holiday by Madonna.
Bringing Wellness to Personalized Recovery Oriented Services
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA),
mental health recovery can be expedited by following these eight dimensions.
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA),
mental health recovery can be expedited by following these eight dimensions.
Winter Trees
A relaxing and reflective video designed to create an experience
of the peace present in nature. Video and photography is by Jesse Sanchez.
A relaxing and reflective video designed to create an experience
of the peace present in nature. Video and photography is by Jesse Sanchez.