Artist Statement:

“There is one simple way that I can describe my creative process –enjoyable!  While I certainly do research the subject matter and for my paintings, the actual creation process has to be enjoyable for me, not just the end result.  The development process can be intellectual, but my creation process is intuitive. If the “real life” colour does not work for me, I will simply change it.  I am not hung up on staying true to form.   Some of my best work has required a lot of work prior to the painting process, and not a lot of time during the actual creation process.  This is a level of success that I attempt to maintain.  The ultimate goal is an enjoyable process, as well as, a fantastic end result.  I have learned to have a very critical eye, sadly not every painting makes the cut, but I have the ability to start over.  And that ability is energizing and refreshing; I simply look forward to a greater refinement of my skill and intuitive process.”