When
I've the time, my passion is painting. Ideally I love to couple the images
of words with colors shapes and shadows. I also love the the concept of
giving new life to what otherwise might be seen as trash; redefining and
altering an object to make it new, juxtaposing it with other objects to
offer a new definition of the original object.
Those who most inspired me in my fine art those who either took the time
to teach me and show me their craft or those who I took the time to analyze.
Most inspiring to me was Ed Minus, my college english professor, for reintroducing
me to the magic and power of words and the beautiful imagery they create,
Mark Shetabi my college painting professor, for spreading excitement and
awe regarding those who came before in the art world, the artist Jasper
Johns, for seducing me with the richness of encaustic painting and offering
exciting examples of coupling words with color and the poet Robert Frost
for showing me that one can paint the most beautiful,
rich, colorful painting in black
and white using only words.
'On the ladder of my life'
pastel on paper
'compliments and flattery'
tempera & newsprint on canvas
'A Stitch in Time'
encaustic paint with multi-media on plywood
'Fade to Black and White''
pencil drawing on paper
'Auggie Doggie'
pen and ink on paper
'Fantasy'
colored pencil on paper
'spectrum of horizonals and vericals'
acrylic on canvas
'self-portrait (as a child) from memory'
pencil drawing on paper