Artist Statement

This Artist Statement is intended to express my interest and love of art, for both the process as well as the challenge. I love the creative process, whether it is painting representational Plein-Air works or creating free-association non-representational paintings, it is all about the process.

I know that the artistic process of problem solving and self-discovery is always evolutionary and compelling. I believe all creative endeavors are life-affirming expressions of the human experience. I have been in my artistic journey for over 35 years now, and I am as excited and passionate about art today as I was at the beginning of my journey. The evolutionary aspects of painting contribute to my individual growth fueling my creative fire.

The process of painting is physically fulfilling - the way the paint feels when it is being applied and the gestural quality of painting is unlimited. I believe creativity should be shared not only through commercial patronage, also with the sharing of this creative experience and the process of art making. I believe that it is vital for individual artists to gather and share ideas and to discuss problems. I learn whether I am the student or the teacher. I am devoted to the "promotion" of fine art for all. I hunger for artistic companionship. I am motivated by the ability to rise each day to face a new canvas and to realize the potential of human creativity.