ARTIST STATEMENT
Many of my paintings depict people and places. I am most interested in representing the extraordinary in ordinary situations. I often use photographs from my archives or those taken by friends and acquaintances for inspiration. Photography helps me understand an object�s relation with light by placing everything in two dimensions. It also gives me the flexibility to work at home at random hours.

Recently I have worked exclusively with oil paints. Oils work well with expressing skin tone and provide an aesthetic that is compatible with my style. I begin each project with a rough drawing followed by several coats of paint. Oils provide me with a practical medium that works with my schedule which involves frequent interruptions due to other work and commitments. I love warm colors; colors are prominent in my art and often comprise the themes.

I try and create figurative elements and universal themes that establish a rapport with the viewer and evoke an emotional response.

As a self taught artist, my art education was accomplished through close observation of the surroundings, study of artworks, and spending time with artists and around artwork where possible.

Mission Viejo Library – December 2007, 2009 and 2011

MV Arts Alive Festival – August 24-25 2011

Roche Bobois Furniture Gallery, Beverly Hills – Dec 21-March 3, 2010

E St. Café in City of Encinitas – May 1-30, 2011

Art Depot Gallery, Fontana CA – Solo show (July 5-Aug 26), Curator Courtney Hodnick

My Best Friend Show – A group show held at Encinitas City Library, August 1-31, 2011, Curator – Jim Hornung

City of Oceanside Library – solo show – May-June 2013

Earth’s Elements Art Gallery, Encinitas - 2013