Whether he is exploring nature scenes, the cosmos, geology, or other objects and themes, Skally's abstract expressionism emphasizes paintings as “events” and not simply a picture or interpretation of something else – the painting is its own subject.

He incorporates water, clear medium, paint, fluid acrylics, and ink, using a palette knife to enhance and affect lines, forms, and texture. The organic nature of this process establishes paths of motion that he then manipulates to give the paintings life and create the images seen within. His movements during the process can be frenetic and spontaneous at times and slow and deliberate at others. Each painting is developed layer by layer, over several weeks. The result is streams of carefully chosen color combinations with dynamic fluidity and rich textures. Meaning is left to the viewer and the narrative resides in one’s own interpretations.