Artist Statement
Never a creature of habit, sometimes I work from life, sometimes from photographs, and sometimes from my imagination. I paint both objectively and non-objectively. Often, I find my starting points in the landscapes, objects and people around me. Deliberate brushwork and rich color are hallmarks of my style. When I work non-objectively, I let experimentation and discovery rule. Ideas imparted into the paintings are born through manipulation of shapes, lines, and color. This way of working is like taking a walk without a destination—wandering to see what’s out there. Sometimes representational elements creep in, and I allow them to stay, playing them off areas of pure abstraction. I use texture and color to draw the viewer in for closer inspection. I hope my paintings invite a dance—step in, step back, step in.