Starting a new painting is a personal journey for me. Am I going to take the same road? Am I going to go in a different direction this time? So many choices to make and what do I want to say? I tend to go back to the subject matter that excites me. I am captivated by sunlight streaming over a landscape, reflections in water, the sparkle of light on simple objects, or the drama of thunderclouds in the sky. Color can convey emotions, it can excite, it can create a sense of calm. Therefore, it is major component of my work. I am not interested in recording what the eye sees. Though illustration does require certain skills, it does not excite me the way that hard and soft edges, color harmonies, or varied brushwork and movement does. I am more interested in taking elements of what is there and transforming them into my personal statement. I invite my viewer to come along with me on my creative journey. I hope you enjoy my paintings and drawings. Thank you for visiting!