For me, photography and painting are intertwined.

 

My love of photography is about getting out there, capturing something that others will miss, and the joy I realize when I examine my photos later and find something unexpected. The night sky and surrounding landscape have taught me to observe and to trust my instincts. I go into the darkness to capture the light. To be a part of the moment when the landscape appears and we stop to admire what was right in front of us all along.

 

My abstract paintings are intuitively created using mixed media, acrylic, and oil paint. I utilize various mark-making tools to create a unique expression of color and texture. In combination, these substances and techniques are my interpretation of the atmosphere around me or that of a photo experience I need to express in paint.