Artist Statement

One could say that I have been painting all my life on the inside and I eventually reached a point where it became essential for me to align with my true self and proclaim my voice as an artist. Once I devoted my entire life to art, I was essentially reborn into a new person. I think and see differently than before. So who am I? I am a reaper of good things; exploring and creating. I have a place in my living heart for all things. I am very methodical and love the illogical. I thrive on intelligence and love a challenge.

A fundamental aspect of my artist philosophy is to use my talent to create something new or different. Having a good understanding of art history and no interest on replicating the past I now journey down a road to something undiscovered. This journey has been one of learning and practicing the art of the past to get to a new place in the present: modern art and I don’t mean the modern art of today, but of modern art in the future.

When I begin a work of art whether it be clay or paint on a canvas or whatever medium is handy I go with my inner spirit as it guides me along making changes as I go. I am so engulfed in what I do that the chaotic world around me seems to disappear.  Finishing the work of art is sometimes more difficult deciding what to do in the first place, but there comes a time when I feel a completeness in the work of art. This completeness is never definite. I may go back later and find something else that feels undone and continue working until I feel that completeness again.

From the first decision of what to do to the intense work involve right down to the completeness fills a need for me.  I thrive on coming up with new ideas and the challenge of creating what is in my minds eye and then the sense of accomplishment warms my heart and I can relax and enjoy the beauty of the work. I can visualize the processes I used and how they relate and they usually spark a new idea which leads me on another journey with the next work of art.

I create art because I believe there are moments that can be found throughout any given day that bring sanctuary.  It is in finding these moments amidst the stress of the everyday life that bring joy to my heart.  For me a beautiful piece of artwork or the smile on my son’s face make life more livable.

Art is very personal and every person has their own distinctive opinion created by different influences in their own life.  I hope someone can find one of my works of art as a moment of intrigue, a link to the past or maybe the forgotten, a feeling of warmth, love or even sorrow.  Whatever the connection is I hope that moment is as memorable to them as it was for me.