Why do I paint?

“Celebrate Art, Celebrate Life”: Art reminds us why we are here and help us appreciate the joy of being alive and living life.

 It tells the story of human emotions, experiences, and universal truths.

I want my art to provide a perspective on life, helping people connect with the grandeur and beauty of the world and the wonderment of humanity. To touch on those universal human truths that make each of our life experiences unique, yet unite and connect us together in their similarity.

My paintings are not intended to be the actual representation of the places that inspired them, but about my emotional reaction to the scene. While to me these images may mean one thing, for others it may trigger different memories or emotions. I rarely include people in my landscapes because I want to engage the viewer and have them be taken into the scene to re-create their own personal experiences.  I love using bold colors and strong values to visually stop the viewer and then provide layered colors and texture to keep them engaged and interacting with the work.