My paintings combine both realistic and intuitive elements.

It is my goal to record the idea and emotion but not be a slave to literal reproduction. There is no pretense at photo-realism; my painting surface will not allow for that, as it is intentionally bumpy, gouged, and scratched to add to its depth and mystery. It's a back and forth between illusion and reality, the sharp focus of realism balanced by the lack of it.

More and more, I'm incorporating intuitive mark-making, a move toward the spontaneous, child-like source and painting just for the joy of it. Inspired by Robert Henri's belief that "we are not here to do what has already been done," I continue to embrace experimentation, intuition, and discovery within my work.