Artist Statement

I am a non-objective abstract oil painter. I paint large and small expressing an emotion of place and time.

Each painting is an exercise in developing a beautiful and complex surface to reveal my voice.

I want the viewer to see a balanced painting with harmonious color and a clear value pattern. I also want the painting to invite the viewer closer to see what is barely visible under the surface. This is where the struggle and the discoveries are made.

My art is process driven. I have no planned idea of what the finished painting will be. It is in the making that the direction to its completion is made clear. Each move I make leads me to the next. Selecting a size and color palette is all I need to begin.

I want my paintings to invite a conversation with the viewer where a connection happens.