My paintings start with an idea, a vague image in the mind that outlines the movement, rhythm, and overall feel of the piece along with the layout of the colors. But I never start with a precise plan. Painting to me is a journey - for me and for the viewer. Like in business or life, a good painting has a core vision, but the means of reaching that vision adjust as new challenges and opportunities arise. The end result captures a moment in time rich with layers of reactions.

Because you see, these paintings are a combination of feelings and moments that have been edited and revised upon each encounter. The creation of a painting occurs over a period of time. During this time, life circumstances effect who I am and what I bring to the painting. With each approach of a painting, I come as almost a new person. I bring new experiences that have altered slightly who I am. My core remains the same, much like the foundation of the painting remains the same, but layers of ideas and experiences have been added and altered. Elements are added at one encounter only to be edited out with a thick passage or loose wash during another. With each addition and subtraction, little vignets appear - a fascinating change that can only occur through this process.

With these paintings, you see the end result, the product left for display. But underneath that final result are layers and layers of experiences and stories. The paintings cannot exist without this buildup. Painting challenges me to take risks and really look at what happens after each risk - do I want to keep it or try something else? You cannot be the person you are without the experiences and memories of your past. I cannot duplicate any of my paintings nor can I predict exactly how a painting will end.. It is these layers that create the depth and richness in each painting. To start with the end and not falter from that destination is to me a hollow and dull process. It is the combination of experiences and unforeseen happenings that make each piece vibrant and intriguing. Look deeper into each painting and discover the true beauty of what each has to offer.