ARTIST

"Painting is a revelatory process that explores the artist's intuitive relationship to his or her artwork. My work hovers between consciousness and intuition, combining emotional content, observation, technical skill, exploration, and reinvention. I try to create surfaces that are visually intriguing with expressive colors and shapes.

"Each painting has several layers of paint and collage.  I begin each one on canvas or paper, painting on collaged envelopes, continuing until a rich texture emerges. I use acrylic paints, pencil, and charcoal surfaces. I paint over areas and scrape the surface with a palette knife to reveal the layers underneath.

"This series of paintings reveals the introspective part of my personality. Each one is inspired by its collaged elements and the layers from my past and present. I hope that they reflect my intense desire to paint."