Welcome


I am an artist, not a writer. My Intent is not to educate, enlighten or inspire but rather to clarify my motivations to myself. I find that when I write down the thoughts and reasons that I take certain paths, it helps me to avoid repeating the same mistakes over and over again. Let's face it, authentic work evolves through a series of mistakes, lessons learned and options eliminated.

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Orange Matter


                              "Orange Matter" 32"x 24" mixed media on rigid foam panel

   It is quite interesting how art kind of ends up being what art want's to be, no matter what my initial concepts try to dictate. I think that it is important that I remain playful and not let the work become too precious, just enjoy and learn from the process.

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Gaining Confidence in Your Art


     I find myself believing that the current piece I am working on defines my art and my abilities. In reality, I know that one piece is just a step in the evolution, forward or backward, and cannot speak for an entire body of work. Over time, I have gained faith that my vision will return and cancel any doubt that a difficult piece may foster. This is a lesson that was hard to learn as struggles and failures caused debilitating self doubt to interfere with my progress. I would complete a satisfying painting and have a great nights sleep only to awaken the next morning to see the piece anew and wonder what in the world I was thinking! Every artist I have ever spoken with has had to deal with failure and self-doubt. It is part of the process of evolution, learn from it and move on.  At least you are finding out what doesn't work! 

Friday, August 22, 2014

Wormwood



                       “Wormwood”  24”x 32” cement & dry pigment on rigid foam panel

Grissom



                       “Grissom”  32.25”x 48” polished cement & dry pigment on panel

Acumen


                            "Acumen" 32"x 24" cement & dry pigment on rigid foam panel

Spanner


            "Spanner"  32"x 41" polished cement and dry pigment on rigid foam and fiberglass panel

Monday, June 23, 2014

Clockwork


                       Clockwork "32"x 24" polished cement & dry pigment on rigid foam panel

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Big Brother


"Big Brother" 39"x 35" polished cement and dry pigment on rigid foam panel

Thursday, April 17, 2014

If Wishes Were Fishes


                     "If Wishes Were Fishes" 30"x 36"  polished cement & dry pigment on panel


I am running with the fish motif, but this time it is a little more abstract. I had a lot of fun doing this. After all, isn't that what it's all about. Probably more to follow.

Saturday, April 5, 2014

Need opinions on new piece


                                                                "Carp" 22"x 35"

I felt the need to do something more literal than usual. Is it compatible with my body of abstract work? Can an artist work in two directions at once? I try to follow my instincts and this felt right at the time but I still want to do non objective work as well. I would appreciate your thoughts.

Saturday, March 22, 2014

Sandwich Generation


                                 


30"x 36" Polished lightweight cement and dry pigments on rigid foam panel

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Harry met Sally




               "Harry met Sally" 30"x 36" polished cement & dry pigment on rigid foam panel

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

On the Brink


"On the Brink" 35"x 40" polished lightweight cement and dry pigments on rigid foam panel