Artists Statement

I am fascinated by the human face, the play of light, shadow and soul coalescing in a spellbinding dance. What lies below the surface both fascinates and drives me. I try to capture the qualities of the unseen, that emotion, incomplete memory or fragmented thought I feel while absorbed in the process.

I work in a number of mediums however I am most attracted to oil and oil based mixed media because for me, there is a depth and feel I can’t find in any other, allowing me confidence to pursue ever changing avenues I would not normally consider. While my roots were planted in technical realism, currently I am exploring a far more expressive tone, incorporating very intentional color, composition and movement within these images. My primary subject matter includes the face and human form. For me they embody the essence of beauty which is the underlying theme of my art as a whole.

I feel my work, these pieces as more than a just a passive, literal representation of a person but their soul visualizing its voice.