Artist's Statement

A transformative moment in my childhood occurred when I was taken by my parents to see an exhibit of Van Gogh’s paintings. The color. The intensity. I was astounded. And a door was opened...

And so, not surprisingly, color is the thread that invigorates all of my images. I am passionate, fervid about color. Vibrant, striking, unabashed color. Color in perfect harmony. Color that defies the normal perceptions. Color that heightens the discernment of reality. Color that reveals what is hidden and color that reveals what is only dreamt. In my pieces I attempt to look beyond the mundane, to see more acutely, to witness beauty.

The art I create focuses on exploring the natural world. I attempt to bring to life the beauty of nature, to paint as it were, a fuller picture than what the camera alone is able to capture.