White Pine Snag Near the Pond Painting

I am an American acrylic and mixed media artist in New Hampshire, who creates highly textured substrates using layered or cradled panels, molding paste, collage, paint, and other objects and mediums. In my work, which is a fusion of my previous career as an illustrator and my current work as a fine artist, I combine a visual narrative with contemporary abstract and textural elements. My paintings range from multi-panel works to larger paintings. Like many artists, my personal experiences—from early childhood to the present—have had a direct impact on my work. As I try to reconcile a strict Catholic upbringing with my current beliefs, I find that my early religious training continues to play a dominant role in my work. I continue to maintain a profound connection to the invisible world and seek to expand its influence on my work by incorporating symbolism and metaphorical elements to my designs and compositions. Through my paintings, I strive to convey the lively energy I currently experience, which I am attempting to address and more fully understand. It is an ongoing process and has become a cornerstone for all the work I now create. With a focus on metaphor, spiritualism, and a connection to my higher self, the art I am now producing has largely shifted towards a more accurate portrayal of who I am today.