| Artist Statement
I was born and raised in Berlin, NH.
I grew up surrounded by the majestic White Mountains. Nature is all it’s
glory captivated me from a very young age. Though it’s power and fury
were often felt, especially in our harsh winters, it is the quiet and tranquility
within its beauty that made a lasting impression on me. Today my art resonates
with these feelings.
My oil paintings, though appearing representational
from a distance, reveal an energetic use of color and stroke that project
the feeling of both movement and glistening light. Two completely different
experiences are had depending on the viewer’s distance from my work.
I like that about my art. I am proud of my drawing skills and my eye for
proportions. These skills have enabled me to not merely reproduce images,
but express my emotions towards my subjects, especially when painting figures.
I am focused deeply on the creative use of color and have come to understand
it at levels, which just a few years ago, I never knew existed. My imagery
draws the viewer into familiar places. The art, saturated with color and
dancing brushstrokes, invites you to linger and bask in its tranquility.
I work hard to capture the essence of my subjects as an extension of my
emotions.
My subject matter is primarily nature,
with flowers and water as my favorites. The wide range of colors and movement
found in them continually stimulate me. The interplay of sun and shadow
create interesting shapes. The flickering light on moving leaves and water
captivate the eye and suggest motion on otherwise quiet scenes. Capturing
nature in its constant state of change provides me with an enormous challenge.
Soft edges and layering thin washes of color are my secrets to painting
its true essence. The result, a contemporary realism immersed in a tranquil
serenity.
Today I live in Maine. The rocky coast
and many lakes surround me with never ending subject matter. Nature, while
providing a wondrous array of changing colors with its seasons, continues
to be my prime motivator. As I continue to expand my horizons, my scenes
are encompassing other parts of New England. I have a growing fascination
for the human figure and its place and affect on nature with regards to
the color, light and life it adds to the scene. Presently, several galleries
in New England, ranging from Cape Cod to Maine, represent me. |
