Night on Deck Painting

“I am drawn into the evanescent feelings from the space, vibe, and light of places where people gather in conviviality, or natural and wild places where we find peace, sanctuary, and solace.” The raw beauty of Nature has always been a fascination, friend, and sanctuary for me. And I relish the vibrant conviviality of gathering places that can be just as life-affirming and regenerative as Nature. My work celebrates both types of place---as contemporary impressionist interiors, townscapes, and landscapes. Painting plein air ("open-air", outdoors, live, on-scene) and alla prima ("at first attempt", wet paint over wet paint) is a core aspect of my painting practice to help develop more nuanced perception, directness, and gestural style, which will all help me to better articulate my artistic message.