Artist Statement:
I am seeking, I am striving, I am in it with all my heart.-Vincent Van Gogh-
The goal: To evoke a feeling of happiness on a sunny day, a fond memory of a special place, or to tap into one of the five senses with the sound of a waterfall, the smell of a lily, or the taste of luscious fruits and vegetables. To see, to feel, to experience the world we inhabit…this is how I want to connect with those who view my paintings.
Expressing life experiences through my art is my natural focus. The use of light and shadow gives each painting a mysterious, dramatic quality that provides balance and contrast to the peaceful attributes within each painting. The vibrant quality of pastels has drawn me in like a magnet. The direct tactile connection to the surface, with each pastel, allows me to create compositions that portray a tranquil environment with a focal point that speaks to the ultimate inner peace that I personally strive for in my painting.
Each pastel painting begins with a process of establishing a thought provoking composition with a unique perspective. After the structure has been developed, pastel pigment is layered, stroke-by-stroke, establishing the mood for each painting with bold and subtle color variations, giving each painting life and connection.