Art has been an integral part of my life long before the digital age took over. I embarked on my artistic journey in an era when the term "Commercial Art" was prevalent, camera film required developing at a lab, and "cut and paste" meant literal scissors and glue. Over the years, I’ve transitioned into the realm of "Graphic Design" and embraced the seamless digital tools available today. Despite these technological shifts, my core passion remains steadfast: capturing the essence of the human figure through portraiture. In a world that’s incessantly fascinated by Pop Culture, I find that musicians, actors, and individuals who have touched my soul often become the subjects of my work.
As an artist, my moods are ever-shifting. Whether I find myself in a state of darkness and solitude or lightness and wonder, my art becomes a channel for these emotional states. My paintings might emerge from a passing thought filled with symbolism or from a simple still life that evolves as I delve deeper. Consequently, my subject matter is diverse and continually evolving. Some may perceive my work as being "all over the map," and they wouldn’t be wrong. Much like the unpredictable weather in New England, my creative direction is in constant flux. I am open to and accept commissions.
I often find myself drawn into a scene by the interplay of shapes, colors, and light. Current events sometimes serve as a wellspring of inspiration, but more frequently, my muse is found in the mundane yet beautiful imagery I encounter on my daily walks.
Although I am primarily self-taught, my artistic foundation includes some formal fine art education. My process typically involves using photographs I've taken. These photos can serve as direct references or be combined and manipulated on my computer to create composite images from which I then sketch my paintings.
Ultimately, my work is a reflective exploration of my emotional landscape, intricately tied to the evolving tapestry of Pop Culture and the everyday scenes that surround me.
As an artist, my moods are ever-shifting. Whether I find myself in a state of darkness and solitude or lightness and wonder, my art becomes a channel for these emotional states. My paintings might emerge from a passing thought filled with symbolism or from a simple still life that evolves as I delve deeper. Consequently, my subject matter is diverse and continually evolving. Some may perceive my work as being "all over the map," and they wouldn’t be wrong. Much like the unpredictable weather in New England, my creative direction is in constant flux. I am open to and accept commissions.
I often find myself drawn into a scene by the interplay of shapes, colors, and light. Current events sometimes serve as a wellspring of inspiration, but more frequently, my muse is found in the mundane yet beautiful imagery I encounter on my daily walks.
Although I am primarily self-taught, my artistic foundation includes some formal fine art education. My process typically involves using photographs I've taken. These photos can serve as direct references or be combined and manipulated on my computer to create composite images from which I then sketch my paintings.
Ultimately, my work is a reflective exploration of my emotional landscape, intricately tied to the evolving tapestry of Pop Culture and the everyday scenes that surround me.