Through painting, I work at nurturing my creativity and hope to find an venue of self expression that gives pleasure to both me and the viewer. I like to feel I’m always growing, developing a better awareness of the things that really matter in life and in my work.

I start by using the basic elements and principals of design. Then I put them in the background, taking them out as needed, which enables me to create with freedom and imagination. I work in acrylics finding it the most flexible medium for achieving various outcomes and enabling me to use unconventional methods. For example, squeegees are some of my favorite tools to use.

My primary focus is to create work that projects energy and movement, surprising textures and patterns, with color being another powerful tool. I believe that how we experience color impacts our emotional responses and is a major component to our self-expression. I use a very simple palette and prefer mixing for additional colors, producing a richer and more vibrant effect. Layering, applying one pattern of color over another, is also a technique that helps achieve vibrancy and depth along with that sense of spontaneity and freedom, which is so important to the work. In working toward these goals, I hope to give pleasure and a sense of enjoyment to those who view it.