What you resisted stayed.

Ghost & Grain is a record of that resistance.

This is not a portfolio.

Ghost & Grain exists for the unseen part of the creative life—the part that learned to wait, to soften itself, to stay quiet long enough to survive.

The work here is made slowly.
From memory.
From pressure.
From moments that refused to leave without being marked.

Ghost is the hidden subject in every piece—the self shaped by restraint, expectation, and time.

Grain is the refusal to erase evidence. Texture, imperfection, and resistance are not flaws. They are proof that the hand was present.

This work does not ask for interpretation.
It asks for recognition.

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Black and white photo of an alleyway with angled shadows cast on the wall, showing air conditioning units and other building features.
Watercolor sketch of an elderly man's face with closed eyes, gray beard, and mustache, on a white background.
A sunset view of Paris with the Eiffel Tower in the distance, seen from a balcony with the rooftops of surrounding buildings in the foreground.
Living room with brown sofa, decorative pillows, fuzzy throw blanket, and a red pool table in front of a large wooden bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.
A rusted chain-link fence with graffiti on a brick building in the background, featuring the word 'CASH' in large black letters, under a clear blue sky.
A collection of small toys on a desk, including a brown creature resembling a monster, a yellow die with red dots, and a small electronic device with a colorful striped design, with part of a blurred object in the foreground.
Open sketchbook with abstract watercolor drawing of a floating city and clouds, held in a person's hand, in a living room with Christmas tree and television.
A colorful, detailed illustration of a dragonfly with intricate linework and annotations, held in a person’s hand.
Silhouette of a cityscape at sunset with electric poles, a moving train on an elevated track, parked cars, and a building on the left
People observing cages in an indoor event, with some wearing cowboy hats and casual clothing.
Close-up of a black Ford Bronco with a chrome Bronco badge on the side, showing reflections of trees and sky.
Sunlight streaming through an arched window onto a bouquet of flowers in a vase, with a staircase, artwork, and plants in a dimly lit interior.
Sketch of a person wearing a baseball cap, glasses, and a jacket, with a background divided into yellow and purple sections with measurements and annotations, in a small sketchbook.
A sunset scene with a flock of birds flying over a railroad crossing and highway, with traffic, signs, and power lines visible.
A drawing of a creature with a large, segmented, worm-like body and a humanoid upper half wearing goggles, set against a yellow background, with various art supplies on a cutting mat nearby.
A woman in a trench coat standing in an empty, industrial-style room with white brick walls, wooden floor, and exposed ceiling pipes, looking towards the ceiling or lighting.
A woman taking a photo of a framed painting of Vincent van Gogh with her smartphone in an art gallery.
A black and white photo of a potted orchid plant with multiple flowers, placed on a table in front of a couch or chair.
A small pink building decorated with colorful flags, with a black window and a gated entrance, under a partly cloudy sky.
A hand holding a sketchbook open with a colorful abstract drawing inside. The background shows a cozy living room with a fireplace and a sliding door TV.
A person walking alone inside an empty industrial-style room with white brick walls, concrete floor, and high ceilings, lit by natural light from two windows.
Living room with open door, staircase, window, a Rubik's Cube on a couch, and an open magazine on a table.
Nighttime view of a Timewise convenience store with parking lot and striped traffic markings leading to the entrance.
Sunset over a suburban area with a green grassy field, a water canal, a leafless tree, and residential houses in the distance.
Display of various fresh fruits and colorful flowers at a market stall, including apples, grapes, tulips, and yellow blossoms.
A sketchbook with abstract and whimsical drawings of fungi and mushrooms, with colorful ink and watercolor, held in a person's hand in front of a cozy room with a fireplace and warm lighting.
A black and white photo of a small public telephone booth in an urban setting at night.
Pink teapot with black lines forming geometric shapes, placed on a round wooden base, inside a modern room with black ceiling, orange neon lights, and plants in the background.
A watercolor-style illustration of a man with a beard and mustache wearing a purple beanie and dark coat, with a background of a stormy sky and a building with lightning.
A white wooden birdhouse attached to the trunk of a large tree with leafless branches, against a setting sun and a partly cloudy sky.
Close-up of a margarita cocktail glass with a salted rim and lemon wedge, on a dark bar counter, with blurry background of bottles and bar decor.
Hand-painted illustration depicting two figures, one with a skull for a face and the other with a devilish face, exchanging an object resembling a glowing heart. The background is black and green with the word "DEAL" at the top, and the scene is surr
A lit candle melting over a tall candle holder, a small disco ball, and blurry colorful lights in the background.
A bartender preparing a drink behind the bar with liquor bottles on shelves in the background.
People gathered inside a building near a large clock face with Roman numerals, viewed from the inside, with silhouettes of individuals against a backlit window.
Close-up of an ornate, gold-colored decorative wall sconce on a window frame, with buildings and a cloudy sky visible outside.
A person is taking a photo in a mirror at an airport, with their arms raised in a 'V' shape, as seen through a circular hole in the foreground wall.
People observing a large clock with Roman numerals at an indoor location, some sitting and others standing, with one person taking a photo.
Two women walking on a city sidewalk past old brick buildings, with parked cars and a street crossing ahead under a cloudy sky during daytime.
A detailed stone sculpture featuring a central figure with arms raised, surrounded by various smaller figures, decorative elements, and ornate carvings on a building facade.
Four women walking on a city street, smiling and chatting, with historical buildings and a delivery truck with 'DARTY' logo in the background.
Night scene of a European-style cafe with outdoor seating, illuminated with warm string lights, pink flowers, and a sign reading 'Le Paris Paris'.
Night view of a Thai restaurant with neon signs reading 'Le Mandarin' and 'Spte Talandaise,' with outdoor seating and a person sitting inside.
Empty outdoor café seating area at night, with chairs and tables along a city sidewalk illuminated by warm lighting.
View through a restaurant window showing a woman outside looking at her phone, with outdoor tables and chairs in the foreground, and a street scene with trees, a red storefront awning, and pedestrians in the background.
View through a restaurant window showing two men seated at a table with menus, glassware, and a bottle, with a street scene and pedestrians outside.
A woman standing on a city street corner, dressed in a long black coat, jeans, and Adidas sneakers, with a scarf around her neck, in an urban area with colorful buildings and flower decorations.
A woman with red hair smiling and posing on a narrow city street in front of colorful storefronts, wearing a black coat, large white scarf, and high heeled black boots.
Pixel art depiction of a gray alien in red and blue colors on a brick wall in an urban street scene with pedestrians and buildings.
Close-up of an ornate wooden door with a vintage bronze door knocker and decorative plate.
Three people walking down a city street on a cloudy day, with two of them seen from the back and one man facing forward. One person wears a red coat and beanie, the other in a dark coat with a beige hat, and the man in front wears sunglasses and a bl
Blue double doors with gold knobs and decorative panels, set in a gray concrete sidewalk.
A woman with brown hair in a black coat and scarf stands outside a bright yellow cafe, looking inside where a worker in a red jacket is preparing food. The cafe has outdoor seating with colorful metal chairs and tables, and a menu with various dishes
Three women walking on a city sidewalk under an overcast sky, with trees and building facades in the background. The woman on the left has short dark hair and wears a dark coat, the woman in the middle has long blonde hair and wears a black puffer ja
A woman with red hair, wearing a black coat and a white turtleneck, looks to her left while standing in front of a mirror with a gold ornate frame. Behind her is a display case with paintings and decorative objects. The scene appears to be inside an
A view of the sky at dusk with bare tree branches at the top and a historic building with turrets in the background, captured from between stone walls leading up to the structure.
A canal covered with green algae, lined by tall, leafless trees with moss on their trunks, in a wooded area on an overcast day.
Long hallway with checkered black and white floor, stone walls with arches, and wooden ceiling beams, leading to a distant doorway.
Basket of various vegetables and fruits, including artichokes, garlic, hazelnuts, and onions, on a wooden surface in a rustic kitchen setting.
View of a garden with green bushes, large trees, and a curved pathway. Foreground shows red-tipped green leaves.
View of a historic stone lock with water inside and surrounding stone walls, trees in the background, and cloudy sky.
View through a small window showing a river flanked by trees on either side, with a cloudy sky above.
A white swan swimming in a pond, with two ducks resting on a rock in the water, and a mallard swimming in the background.
Close-up of a branch with moss and small buds, blurred background.
Close-up of tree branches with moss and lichen growth, focusing on a knobby section of the branch.
Close-up of leafless tree branches covered in green moss, with a blurred rural landscape in the background.
A canal with green algae on the water, lined by stone walls and leafless trees on a cloudy day.
View of a canal with green water, seen through a black metal fence with vertical bars and a diagonal railing, surrounded by lush trees and mossy banks.
A wooden sign with black text reads 'Cinzannie Anne,' mounted on a beige wall next to a window with decorative grid pattern. A black outdoor lantern with a lit bulb is above the sign, and pink and dark red dahlias are in the foreground.
A wooden bench on a cobblestone pathway with stone walls on each side, leading to a street with buildings, people walking, and string lights overhead, on a foggy day.
Exterior view of a European-style restaurant or café with signs reading "Chez Mamie Annie" and outdoor seating, potted plants, and garden décor.
Multiple teddy bears hanging on the balconies and windows of a beige multi-story building, with some bears wearing glasses, and a street scene with a large metal box in the foreground.
A man sitting inside a restaurant at a table with a red checkered tablecloth, seen through large glass windows with red wooden shutters outside. The exterior has a stone wall and cobblestone ground, with outdoor chairs and tables.
A large sculpture of a deer made from weathered driftwood with prominent antlers, set outdoors on a patio area with stacked chairs and a foggy background of trees and buildings.
A foggy landscape with a dirt path leading to large, rectangular-shaped trees with neatly trimmed tops on either side.
A foggy scene with three horses walking along a path, flanked by green grass, with buildings barely visible in the background.
A person walking on a misty pathway near a historic castle, with a large tree in the foreground covered in ivy.
A foggy park scene with green grass, a wooden bench, leafless bushes, and historic buildings with Gothic and Baroque architecture in the background.
A historic castle with intricate architecture and multiple towers, partially obscured by a tree with dark green and brown leaves.
View of a foggy landscape with neatly landscaped gardens, spires, and two people walking, seen through a decorative iron grate.
Foggy view from a castle window showing a courtyard with pathways, trimmed hedges, and two small figures walking in the distance.
View of an old European castle or palace with a spiral staircase visible through a window, foggy weather, and a stone wall in the foreground.
View through a rain-covered window with a diamond-shaped lattice pattern.
Empty corridor with white brick walls, wooden ceiling, hanging lamps, and mounted deer antlers along the sides.
A historic castle or palace with stone walls and turrets, partially covered by fog, including a staircase on the exterior and arched windows.
A decorative metal water spout shaped like a fish or dragon head mounted on a stone wall, with water flowing from its mouth.
Foggy view of historic European castle or palace with ornate rooftops and a prominent tower with a domed top.
Low-angle view of a historic building's arched window with metal and glass panes, stone columns, and decorative architectural details.
View of a historic church or cathedral with a tall bell tower, seen through a window framed by stone balustrades, on a foggy day.
A historic castle with turrets and ornate architecture, shrouded in fog, with a person standing on a balcony.
The image shows the rooftop of a historic European building with detailed stonework and multiple black-tiled roofs, partially obscured by dense fog.
A woman is looking down a yellow spiral staircase with square openings in the center.
A foggy garden with symmetrical green lawn and pathways, surrounded by small bushes and pointed topiary structures.
A historic church with ornate stone architecture, large stained glass windows, and a prominent central tower, shrouded in fog.
A foggy view of a historic castle with multiple towers and turrets, partially obscured by mist, with a grassy lawn and bushes in the foreground.
A woman with red hair, wearing a black blazer and thigh-high black boots, is sitting on a green velvet couch, sipping red wine from a wine glass, holding a red clutch purse in her left hand, with her eyes closed.
People walking up and down stairs next to a green plant-covered structure.
Street scene reflected in a glass window, showing pedestrians walking and storefronts across the street.
A rainy street scene in a city, with two women walking on the wet sidewalk. One woman is on the left, holding a pink object and a red cup, wearing a dark jacket and jeans. The other woman is on the right, carrying orange shopping bags, dressed in a b
Two women walk on a city sidewalk, one is looking at her phone and the other is talking on a cellphone, with parked cars, a trash bag, and city buildings in the background.
Street scene in Paris with pedestrians on a wet sidewalk, storefronts, trees, and outdoor seating in the background.
Empty outdoor café tables and benches on a sidewalk in an urban setting with pedestrians walking on a rainy day, Parisian buildings in the background.
Shelf displaying vintage tins of Hashmat Rai confectionery and collectible boxes with intricate designs.
A cluttered antique shop display with vintage mirrors, brass and metal decorative items, small clocks, and various old trinkets on wooden shelves and tables.
Various vintage gold and silver pocket watches and compasses displayed on a wooden table.
Baskets of colorful and patterned ceramic knobs and drawer pulls on display at a market stall.
A man with glasses holding an umbrella and looking at his phone while walking on a wet street in rainy weather, with parked cars and leafless trees in the background.
Black and white photo of a wet city street with two pedestrians walking and a large dome building in the background. A mural of a woman's face with flowers is on a wall on the left side.
Vineyard with a weathered wooden sculpture in the foreground and a village with houses and vineyards in the background under cloudy sky.
Interior of a Gothic cathedral with high vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows, and rows of wooden chairs leading to the altar.
Inside a cozy restaurant with a mosaic tiled floor, a staircase with black railing, a table with glasses and coffee cups, and a lit floor lamp.
Nighttime city street scene with illuminated shop signs, parked cars, and a bus, seen from the sidewalk in front of a store with a sign that reads 'Mephisto'.
Shelf filled with various boxed chocolates, pralines, and confectionery in decorative packaging.
A street scene with a bicycle covered by a black plastic bag in the foreground, graffiti-covered signs on a pole, and a woman standing near a building decorated with holiday wreaths and flowers in the background.
Black and white photo of a brick building with multiple windows casting shadows on the sidewalk. Tree branches and shadows are visible above and to the right, with a fence and street in the background.

How the work begins.

Nothing here starts with certainty.

A sketch begins when something lingers longer than it should.
A photograph begins when light refuses to behave.
A wash begins when memory interrupts the hand.

The process is physical. Paper buckles. Ink bleeds. Grain appears where control loosens. Those moments are kept, not corrected.

Perfection would erase the truth.

Those Who Remain

Some presences are quieter than others.

A man standing outdoors at dusk, holding a skateboard, wearing a black jacket, camouflage pants, black shoes, and a black cap, with trees and houses in the background.

Mitch Gonzalez

Creative Ghost

Mitch Gonzalez works across photography, ink, watercolor, and urban sketching, drawn to moments that resist clarity. His work is shaped by memory, restraint, and the quiet tension between presence and disappearance.

Rather than explaining, he leaves evidence—grain, blur, and imperfection preserved as proof the hand was there.

Through Ghost & Grain, Mitch creates for those who recognize silence as weight and subtlety as strength.

A dark, foggy scene with a silhouette of a person wearing glasses and a jacket, obscured by the mist.

The Interruption

Silas Vey

Silas Vey is not an author, not a subject, not a guide.

He appears in the margins—between images, beneath sentences, inside pauses that linger longer than expected. Sometimes as a silhouette. Sometimes as a fragment of handwriting. Sometimes only as a feeling that something passed through and did not stay.

Silas exists where the work transitions from seen to remembered. He was never meant to be found—only felt.

  • "I like being ignored."

    —Saul Leiter

  • “Art is the concrete representation of our most subtle feelings.”

    - Anges Martin

  • “I am not interested in shooting new things — I am interested to see things new.”

    —Ernst Haas

  • “I am at war with the obvious.”

    —William Eggleston

  • “If you could say it in words, there would be no reason to paint.”

    - Edward Hopper

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