About the Artist

My practice is rooted in a quiet rebellion—against injustice and despair, against complacency and everything that serves as a catalyst for them.  My goal is not to mirror darkness, but to make every attempt to transform it.

My declaration is that I will not become a part of the problem.  This is both an act of defiance and of faith.

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I choose to create from a place of clarity, compassion, and conscious resistance.  I choose not to use my creative abilities to mirror the noise of the world.  I aspire to offer something deeper, intentional art of substance with relevant messages that causes people to think, rethink, act and react.

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As a visual story teller, I take what is familiar and shift it, revealing untold and unaddressed stories.  In appreciation of the foundational work of those who labored before me, I often pay homage to them in my work.  This often adds another layer to the message of the painting.

 

The Creative Process

My work is created with intention and restraint.  Each piece emerges from a slow, thoughtful process, creating depth, quiet resonance, and a lasting presence.  Every element is chosen with precision, shaped by a desire to offer something more that visual appeal.  I intentionally create work that gives rise to emotions, increases self-awareness, encourages critical thinking, and prompts productive conversations.

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I create with the intention of inviting a closer look.  The language of my work is one of subtlety and clarity, offering more to those who linger.

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Literal, metaphoric and figurative expressions are used to convey messages in my paintings.  My inspiration comes from everyday life as well as significant historical and current events.

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