Why I Paint
I enjoy painting because it allows me to express not exactly what I see, but what I want to see.
My Materials
I create my paintings using only fine, high quality materials. The paper is 100% cotton watercolor paper, most often from Arches. The paints are all professional grade and transparent, from either Winsor & Newton, Holbein, or Daniel Smith. Any white in the painting is the white of the paper. All of my works are completely original and handmade.
My Inspiration
My Inspiration
I prefer painting still lifes that give a new perspective on everyday objects. I am inspired by intriguing shapes, contrasts, light and shadow, and color stories. Once an idea takes hold, I develop a composition to create the illusion of depth and to provide a pathway through the painting