Influence of place and environment
has helped to shape much of my work.
The simple beauty of the natural world holds endless inspiration for me
and seemingly
begs to be put on record. I find that I often return to
certain themes,
forms and compositions and in doing so, landscapes
become my prevalent focus
and trees in
particular have a special fascination
as their imagery frequently appears in my paintings.
While I have a strong back ground in figurative drawing, I am at the at the
same time intensely inspired and awed by the striking terrain
as well as
the
tumultuous and temperamental sky of the pacific northwest.
When painting, I initially rely on
photographs and "plein-air" but shortly
thereafter, spontaneity and intuition become integral
components of
the process. Rather than represent each
setting with
a faithful
accuracy
to the original
physical source,
I strive to capture and evoke a sense
of spirit and emotional intimacy using color, light and space.
My art stands
as an embodiment of inward states of mind and being, and serves
as the
receptacle of memory,
longing and promise.