My Process

My initial objective when creating artwork is not to achieve beauty, it is to explore a personal story through the creative process. The story is hidden within the surface by the use of line, texture, color, movement, repetition, and expression. Once the story or memory feels complete, I work to resolve the aesthetics depending of the energy of the work. Not all stories are meant to be beautiful, but there can be beauty found in both the darkness and the grotesque. My artwork often evolves from both experiences and memories merged with present inner emotional expression

 

My artwork is often created by the combination of the experimentation of materials, and from spiritual reflection. The result of repeated layering, and removal of paint from the surface until the desired result is achieved. 

 

I prefer to work on large surfaces. This helps me to fully engage my energy into my work. The majority of my paintings are on hand stretched canvases, some as large as 84” x 96”. My goal is to  be able to continue this process of self-exploration through the creation of art. Merging the experimentation of materials with emotion and memory.