"Standing Stones No.6" Painting

I believe the most compelling dramas unfold not on a stage, but on a park bench, a bustling street
corner, or in the silent spaces between two strangers. My oil painting practice is rooted in the simple,
profound diversion of people watching—a fascination that fuels my ongoing series, People Doing
People Stuff.
Leveraging an early architectural eye for structure and space, I frame human interactions against the
backdrop of their built and natural environments. My canvas becomes a compelling intersection where
geometry meets grace, and the quiet theater of daily life plays out.
While my work resonates with the sensibilities of Metamodernism, oscillating between ironic
detachment and sincere engagement, my stylistic approach is sharply defined:
• Landscapes & Figurative Works: A vivid exploration of Contemporary Urban Realism and
Figurative Painting. I strive to capture modern life with an honest, unvarnished intensity,
treating the metropolitan landscape as a living, breathing subject.
• Still Life: My earliest artistic inspiration—the opulent, masterfully rendered spreads portrayed
by Renaissance Masters in the institutional museums of Detroit and Chicago—ignited my
passion. This reverence is channeled into my still life work, where I pivot toward Figurative
Impressionism, focusing on the transient beauty of light and texture in moments of gathered
plenty.
Through both my sweeping urban scenes and my intimate still-life works, I offer a sustained, observant
gaze on the human condition, inviting the viewer to pause and truly see the world they inhabit.