Painting enables me to deeply and fully experience a place, engaging me in an intimate conversation with nature.

I paint en plein air, or outside on location, tapping into an energy that does not exist in the studio. The sights, the sounds, the smells, the wind and weather, and the changing light all combine to invoke excitement, emotion and passion. An intimate connection with the place develops and is forever imprinted upon my memory. Years later, a painting evokes the same sights, sounds, smells and emotions I felt on the day it was painted, much like an old song takes one back to a period or moment in their life.

My paintings are dramatic and vibrant, alive with the pulsating energy of the wind, clouds and land. I use intense color juxtaposed with muted tones to capture the light and essence of the place. Energetic and raw, the paintings are thick with luscious paint, texture, and bold brushstrokes. The paintings have depth and dimension, enveloping the viewer in layers of shapes and colors, drawing them into the scene.