Lately I have decided to follow my whims. My recent works are more playful than the minimal atmospheric early works. I realized I never went through a psychedelic phase in my work and I felt the need to look back and remember some very inspiring times in my life so, if the newest works feel a bit retro, that’s why.
Also, my mixed media works with toys are populating surreal landscapes. These invite the viewer into intimate fantasy worlds.
Historically-
The focus of my BFA was painting and I have never lost the love of painting. I created atmospheric panels in early works with multi-layered transparent sprays and washes . My approach is to use a restrained layering of the thin transparencies or metal leaf over rich under-paintings. The addition of copper and silver leaf in my works adds a fluid element as tones change from different vantage points. Those tonal changes then become more complex as they interact with varying qualities of the rich under-painting. This method gives the canvas a smooth finish, and highlights the abstract imagery.
I am happy to accept commissions if you see something you like but it is sold. I can work on something new in a similar direction & materials.
