There are many reasons why I choose to paint, foremost is the love of observing the beauty that abounds in nature and attempting to capture some of that beauty on canvas. My paintings are typically representational with an occasional trip into the slightly more abstract.
Many of my images have a strong sense of place and reflect the different regions where I have lived. Born in North Carolina, I grew up in Florida. After starting college in Rome, GA, I moved to Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia and returned to Florida in 2018. In my portfolio you will find many images of my favorite places in Raleigh and Charleston, Wrightsville and Huntington beaches, and vacation spots like Black Mountain. Oils are my usual medium of choice.
Clay work has been a part of my life since college. My first paintings were on pots. These days I only work occasionally in clay. I have included a few pieces in my collection of works. These are one of a kind. I am not accepting clay commissions but would be happy to consider commissions for paintings.