Artists Statement
- For me art is a way of expressing my passion for what I see. Art is a representation of a thought, a moment of inspirational insight, wishing to be expressed. Much healing comes from art, from seeing others vision of the world, or from trying to express our emotions and spiritual side, opening us up to our higher selves.
- Mostly painting my subjects from life, whether it be still life, plein air, or the figure, I enjoy the textural awareness that it brings to all my senses making them more alive and alert. The shadows interplay with the light as the subject begins to appear more alive with each stroke of colorful paint. By studying the intensity of color one can always learn new things about the subtle nuance they project.
- I have worked for 2 years as a Commercial Artist and 5 years as a Graphic Designer.
- I worked for 10 1/2 years with Delta Airlines where I have opportunities to travel the world.
- Studied with Susan Sarback, and Carl Purcell, Ann Marie Oborn, Carol Merrill, SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS, and Susan Hazard, Michael Mackensie, Robert Barrett, JON EREKSON. AT SLCC ANIMATION CHAD ERICKSEN, RICK GRAHAM, FIGURE DRAWING, ROB ADAMSON, PAINTING, JON HUGHES,LANDSCAPE PAINTING, AND PHOTOGRAPHY WITH TERRY MARTIN, ED ROSENBERG, Russian Artist Alekandr Kargopoltsev
- Salt Lake Community College Associates degree in Illustration & Graphic Design, and Computer Graphics.
- Second Associates Degree of Visual Arts and Science in Photography and Study Motion Graphics