Tranquility Painting

Art serves three purposes for me. It is a means for me to challenge myself, a voice for my environmental interests and a healing outlet that fosters a sense of calm and well-being. My art is a modern take on Sumi-e painting. I use all the traditional elements of the art form with a mix of western techniques and media to achieve a unique look. My inspiration comes from nature and also good design. I am fascinated by Asian culture, especially different forms of Asian art, from calligraphy to bonsai and suiseki and even martial arts like Taijiquan. In all of my work I aim to fuse these elements together to capture the spirit of the subject matter in a way that speaks to people.