Welcome
I have been called an existential and emotional artist; my paintings grow from passion, tempered by thoughtful execution. This, when balanced by a strong visual esthetic and compelling symbolism, sum up the forces which direct my creative process. I start with a simple small-scale drawing, frequently sketching on any handy scrap of paper, making a visual note to myself. I next work out the details, size, composition, and color palate.
I grow and shape my paintings almost as if nurturing an organic process, building them layer by layer over a period of weeks, sometimes months. This allows me to connect with, and react to, the painting as it evolves, striving to fill the work with imagery and emotion so that the viewer can relate as strongly as I do.