Ocean Wave in Hawaii Painting

When I start a painting, I explore the mysterious terrain between what can be measured by the physical senses and what can be perceived only by emotions. This very first notion is what interests me the most; trying to capture the vitality and the rich diversity of the scenery while concentrating on the emotional context. I sometimes paint outside, plein air, and when time does not permit that luxury, I use my photography when I get back to my studio in Del Mar. The creative process can clarify the relationship between art and the unconscious in a mystical way. I have evolved using an extreme color pallet including metallic colors which allow me to present an amplification of life, to express a new way of looking at this extraordinary world we live in.