ARTIST STATEMENT

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I paint to be engaged in the river of life, the smooth and the turbulent. For me, it is all about the adventure and the process...and to capture a slice of the world in which I inhabit. My thoughts and emotions are the impetus to my artistic expression. The work "lives" in a constant dialogue as I explore and respond to what is happening on the painting surface.

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Communicating and staying connected to our culture by producing artwork that uplifts and brings a piece of serenity to the viewer is a constant for me. The subject matter, whether the landscape or the figure, serves as a platform for this connection.

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For me the act of painting is very physical as I stand before the painting surface. In my series, I start with an idea about a shape structure, a color palette and a mood that I am seeking. Once the first sweep of color or mark is applied, I allow my visceral and emotional reactions to guide the process to completion. Utilizing a wide array of tools, adding, subtracting, sculpting and editing the painting surface, I stay open and curious about the unfolding images. This process evolves and informs one work to the next.

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Recently, as I continue to explore the earthscapes and vistas from the world around me, I have been mining a softening of color, edges and shapes. In my process I am driven to create a further connection to the land's brilliance and to the people that inhabit it.

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