Artist Statement
My work is focused on visceral responses and aesthetics in non-representational works, surrealism and anything in-between. Color, flow, balance, and texture are subject matter. Creative breakthroughs occur with the right combination of passion, expression and evolution. In order to express my powerful passion for movement and depth, I explore working with vibrant colors and textures. I primarily use acrylic and mixed-media. While originally trained in realism, I now work exclusively with abstracts. I enjoy experimenting with many techniques and different ways to apply paint using palette knives, brushes, spray paint, and sponges. I use whatever technique is necessary to bring the painting to life and continue to work and layer the paint until the final version of the painting emerges.m
Biography
In 1976 I entered Rhode Island School of Design destined for a career in textile design. However, before completion, I entered the corporate world, unfortunately putting my artistic endeavors on hold for over 30 years. In January of 2012, I took an abstract painting class at Old School Square in Delray Beach, Florida, where I reside. Suddenly all the creativity that lay dormant was resurrected. In September of 2012, I had my first opening at The Arts Arena Gallery.
This was the beginning of a journey. I began frequenting art colonies, joining a variety of organizations enabling me to enter juried shows. In the book ‘Acrylicworks, Volume 6, ‘The Best Of Acrylic Pai ... view more »
Artist Statement
My work is focused on visceral responses and aesthetics in non-representational works, surrealism and anything in-between. Color, flow, balance, and texture are subject matter. Creative breakthroughs occur with the right combination of passion, expression and evolution. In order to express my powerful passion for movement and depth, I explore working with vibrant colors and textures. I primarily use acrylic and mixed-media. While originally trained in realism, I now work exclusively with abstracts. I enjoy experimenting with many techniques and different ways to apply paint using palette knives, brushes, spray paint, and sponges. I use whatever technique is necessary to bring the painting to life and continue to work and layer the paint until the final version of the painting emerges.m
Biography
In 1976 I entered Rhode Island School of Design destined for a career in textile design. However, before completion, I entered the corporate world, unfortunately putting my artistic endeavors on hold for over 30 years. In January of 2012, I took an abstract painting class at Old School Square in Delray Beach, Florida, where I reside. Suddenly all the creativity that lay dormant was resurrected. In September of 2012, I had my first opening at The Arts Arena Gallery.
This was the beginning of a journey. I began frequenting art colonies, joining a variety of organizations enabling me to enter juried shows. In the book ‘Acrylicworks, Volume 6, ‘The Best Of Acrylic Painting’, the unparalleled competition showcase of outstanding acrylic artists with creative energy, edited by Jamie Markle, Chapter 4, Page 91 of ‘Abstractions’, my piece ‘Burst’ was chosen to demonstrate creative breakthroughs. On the 3 covers of the American Journal of Critical Care, May 2017, July 2017, and January 2018, three of my pieces were shown, ‘Burst’, ‘Fiery Storm’, and ‘His Final Warning’.
The Gallery Ring, an online art gallery presented me with a Crystal Award of Merit, May, 2020, for ‘Skyrocket’, Crystal Award of Merit, September, 2019, for ‘Asian’ and the Sapphire Award, August, 2019, for ‘Ocean’
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