Close to Water I Print

My work is about curiosity. I begin in a state of searching and wondering, of not knowing. As a work progresses, I aim for a satisfying balance between spontaneity and intentionality, freedom and structure, chaos and rationality. I am inspired and feel the most alive in places where land meets sky and ocean. Walking near water is my muse, and I enjoy the sounds, smells, and visual excitement of rugged working harbors and the shallow waves at edge of the ocean. I spend a long time looking, to find what moves me. I intently observe shapes, values, textures, and colors, along with the beauty of light and how it influences and constantly changes everything. In the studio, I begin by drawing random lines and shapes, and quickly erase or thinly veil most of my first marks, in order to keep myself curious and the work in flux as I build a history of layers. I aim to transport myself and the viewer into a moment of surprising and unknown beauty, as I work toward a strong, open arrangement of visual elements.