ARTIST STATEMENT

 

I paint contemporary cityscapes and narrative scenes that describe ordinary people and everyday activities in Central Texas. However, the stories could easily take place in much of America. One of my greatest interests is observing how our communities and built environments influence the living beings who inhabit them. The role of light in our lives intrigues me, and I believe it influences all of our experiences, no matter how mundane. 

 

My exploration into what constitutes a sense of place comes from my background in journalism, historic preservation, and Interior Design. A lifelong love of documentary and street photography, as well as social realism, also informs my work, which is primarily in oil. Ultimately, I hope to convey a realistic sense of place and invoke curiosity for anyone viewing my paintings.