Statement

The flow of paint across the page and its wondrous possibilities capture my every move. I paint the walk of life as I want to see it, fully experiencing it as if I were there. I feel the air and breathe the colors to life around me. I paint expressively; my method is more like carving with a brush, layering and blocking in color to create form. I have returned to a drawing-style of painting, leading the viewer to the focal point with sharper edges and blurring them elsewhere. I have found that I prefer drawing with a water-soluble crayon rather than a pencil because it lets me start with a medium that I can move around the page. The journey of painting never ends. I have a lifetime of improvements to make; I can’t be perfect. Most important is the journey along the way, and the peace I feel as I take the walk. I encourage you, as the viewer, to take a deep breath and focus on peace.