"My imagination calls me
to create, to interpret
what I see, and
paint what I feel.
I paint beyond
what is real by reaching
for a deeper connection."
artist's statement
My creativity springs from inspirational surroundings, life experiences and nature's beauty. In traversing the challenges of merging nature with mankind’s structural intrusions, I attempt to capture their inherent artistic qualities. While addressing those juxtapositions, I interpret what I see through the lens of varied sequences to create canvases that employ textural layers and bold use of color.
A deep passion for Arizona’s diverse landscape, serves as the departure point for much of my art. Although initial inspiration may come from viewing a sunset, cloudy day or rocky surface, I paint from an inward source, interpreting each setting or moment with intense feeling. My imagination calls me to create, to interpret what I see, and paint what I feel.
I apply a similar passion to my work where lifelike is extended to touch the personality or character of a living object, or scene, often in its role in nature. While the rugged landscapes surrender to a brush or palette knife, creatures - flora and fauna are brought to life on canvas. The resultant artworks transform into emotion, evoking a mood beyond the scene itself. I paint beyond what is real by reaching for a deeper connection.