Reds (5) Painting

My artistic practice began with portraiture, evolving from intuitive expression to a more deliberate, reflective approach. Through thematic series I explored the concept of identity, developing a distinctive style characterized by flattened elements within simplified compositions. Because of a deepening curiosity about color, process and perception, I turned to abstraction, carrying forward a good deal of what I had developed in portraiture. My approach toward abstraction carries forward a good deal of what I learned as a graphic designer and developed as a portrait artist. Specializing in fine art reproduction sharpened my sensitivity to color tone and nuance. I use digital tools to refine works-in-progress, streamline decisions, and create designs for paintings. Challenging boundaries between representation and abstraction, I also strive for uncertainty of depth, dimension and perspective. My paintings are designed to invite contemplation and interpretation of symbolic resonance and shifting visual hierarchies.  I currently live in Connecticut. My paintings have been in a number of exhibitions and are in numerous private collections.