Aperol Algae 2 Painting

I look at the world around me and wonder and question; this leads to inspiration, which leads to expression. I consider myself lucky to be able to express my emotions through painting, as it has led to an interesting life. One of my main objectives as an artist is to interpret the emotion of my subject. I feel it is imperative to have a story, a reason behind every piece. Art needs to move you emotionally, spiritually, or intellectually; without that interpretation from the artist it is merely reduced to replication. I enjoy using the transformative quality of light as a means of expression. Light can affect moods, create unusual patterns, and change a mundane setting into one that is amazing. The integration of light and emotional expression provide the impetus behind most of my work. I also derive inspiration and awe from Nature. Many of my paintings have a direct link to something that I have observed first hand. From this reality, I then create my own.