Artist’s Statement

I paint mostly figurative work using bright colors and cheerful subject matter. Many of my ideas for paintings come from our favorite vacation spots. Bahamas is probably our number one favorite. I love the vibrant blues of the water, the white beaches and the array of colors in nature.

I work with acrylics and most all of my work is figurative. The subject of my painting usually depicts people in a relaxed environment. Sometimes a beach scene or an island market for example, with vibrant colors and broad strokes.

I try to keep the painting loose and focus on lighting and shadows. I start every painting with a loose sketch of the scene I’m creating using a brush and watered down paint. I then paint in the darker colors first and gradually add in lighter, brighter colors. I try to work evenly across the entire canvas, not focusing too long on one specific area.

Painting for me is relaxing and is also very rewarding when a painting comes together as planned and sometimes not as planned.

My work hopefully benefits others by taking the viewer to a place that reminds them of vacation or experiences as a child - going to the beach or riding a bike, swimming. I hope that my work brings a feeling of happiness and relaxation to the viewer.