Artist Statement       

I. Love. To. Create.  There is something magical about the process of turning imagination into reality.  This drive has motivated me my entire life.  I never tire of the rush that comes from a wistful idea that matures and metamorphoses into something tangible.  The work becomes a part of me and I become a part of my work.  The artwork is a visual documentation of my thoughts, emotions, ideas, ambitions, struggles, and progress.  This process fosters a certain outlet for expression that allows my heart to breathe.

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Some of the best days are marked by secluded hours filled with paints, pencils, brushes, and messes.  These are the vehicles that take me away from a world that is increasingly complex and cluttered to a time or place that is simple, childlike, and optimistic.  Through playful exploration, I attempt to harness the wonder and innocence of childlike observations and weave daydreams and nostalgia back into the web of our daily lives.

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I find inspiration hiding in plain sight.  Inspiration can hide at the playground, the grocery store shelf, or on the wagging tail of a furry friend.  Sometimes I find inspiration hiding in a color palette seen on a drive home, or in the faces of inquiring students. 

Light-hearted genres from the 20th Century influence my style including Fauvism, Surrealism, Pop At, and Photo Realism.  From these styles I combine vivid, untraditional colors, dream-like scenes, playful objects, and a realistic approach. 

I work in a variety of media, but my preferred mediums are oil paints, watercolors, and alcohol markers.

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Art can have the power to influence.  It is my hope that my works allow you to experience.  Smile. Giggle. Let your guard down.  Remember how fulfilling a child’s simple pleasures can be.