A deep appreciation of warm earth tones inspired me to begin painting landscapes.  The effort was to develop a style through experimentation with several types of brushes and pallet knives, to capture the texture and serenity of nature – a perfect harmony of balance and color.  Later, I began painting still lifes to study the essence of light and shadow – the delicate way these elements complement each other through an attraction of opposites. 

Several years ago my appreciation of earth tones and multi-media art led me into an introspective exploration through non-objective abstraction.  I enjoy creating the illusion of multi-media using only oil paint, a variety of pallet knives, and other unconventional implements.  Recently bolder colors have found their way into my works as I continue to grow and refine my style. It is a long process, but I see each painting as a journey and learning experience that holds a specific place in time.