About

ARTIST STATEMENT

Wildlife was my initial attraction, but as I began working hundreds of firefighting incidents, I started to artistically portray them. It was then that I discovered the greater the connection to an experience, the stronger the art. To this day I strive to fully engage with the subject matter (working primarily in the plein air tradition), whether it be a person, or place, and living the art.  Continual application, and observation of light, shadow, value, color, edges, and paint quality, will  help you gradually attain noticeable improvement.  The endeavor is difficult, and the journey unending, however it is these qualities that make the entire creative process, more rewarding, and satisfying.

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