The latest evolution of my artistic expression has resulted in a combination of prior influences, culminating in an expressionistic presentation, in paints, of the natural beauty that surrounds us. Whether working on paper with watercolor or on canvas with acrylics, I strive to capture the innate beauty of San Joaquin Valley farmland, Lake Tahoe, Southern California desert, and North Carolina regions.
I prefer to work in large scale and in series of subjects. Full sheets of watercolor paper may depict a small view of lake water and lake bottom with light patterns playing across the surface. Pieces of canvas nine feet long may carry a tumble of colorful fall leaves or a stretch of lake water, massive boulders and pristine sky. My current series are “Lake Waters”, “Leaves”, “Wildflowers”, “Pine Cones”, “Tahoe Rocks”, Sticks and Stones, and “San Joaquin Valley Farmland”. The farmland series will primarily consist of landscape views from our family farm in Merced.
As an avid outdoor enthusiast, I experience nature while hiking, cycling, kayaking, on snowshoes and cross-country skis. I see the details and power in our natural surroundings and desire to focus the attention of others on these details and this power by presenting my work in a way that demands attention. Through size and composition I present my view of nature desiring to encourage the viewer to think about the natural beauty surrounding us.
Many of my paintings are available in giclee prints, a museum quality printing process. Through digital technology, 100 year life inks, archival papers and canvas, the giclee captures in exacting detail, every nuance in the original painting. Frequently I hold a giclee print next to my original painting asking the viewer to observe any differences between the two, which is nearly impossible. The giclee provides the opportunity to own quality art at affordable prices.
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