Artist Statement
My love of the tropical surroundings in Florida and nature is what guides my inspirations for my work. My main focus recently has been exploring the birds of Florida. I would call my avian paintings “portraits”, as they are usually close-ups and catch the personality and habits of the moment.
I’m continually amazed with the medium of transparent watercolor because there is a transparent glow that I strive to achieve. The essence and technique of my style is the careful build-up of wet-in-wet layers of pigment. The pigments are sometimes dropped in clear water washes, which allow the colors to mingle and mix on the paper. My background as a graphic designer influences the strong compositions to my paintings.
I have also been painting oils on gold or silver composite leaf. I still maintain my curiosity and love of bird life but this technique and a diffused glow to may work.I want my viewers to get caught in the beauty of nature and enter my world as I see it.
My work is collected internationally, in both private and corporate collections. I am a signature member of the Florida Watercolor Society and juried member of the International Guild of Realism.
