Artist Statement:
I find straight, solid lines boring. So, often we find ourselves trapped in the monotony of our day-to-day lives. “Stuck in a rut,” as they say. Only moving in a straight line from task to task as we desperately grasp at the concept of order and control, looking for a solid yes or no answer or a clear line between right and wrong. I don’t believe life is meant to work that way.
When I’m in my studio I aim to relinquish the concept of total control. I enjoy getting lost in an art piece as I watch it come together. I fully believe in painting “outside the lines.” I work in many layers of brush work, thick texture and paint splatter. My goal is to portray the energy of the subject along with its likeness. While I have a clear image of the painting in my mind, I always leave room for something organic to occur. I enjoy using bright bold colors as I combat the mundane and aspire to Make Life Colorful.