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These paintings are weavings of moments—solitary moments quietly contemplating nature: the sky,
the landscape, the weather, the seasons. I am inspired toward a vision of nature that transcends
the literal and touches the spirit. These paintings are a synthesis of my encounters with the
natural world, my impressions transformed into a reductive, abstract imagery.
Each painting is composed though a process-oriented approach. Color, light, and texture are
woven from hundreds of vertical and horizontal brushstrokes until a meaningful visual idea
emerges. Brushstroke upon brushstroke of oil paint is methodically applied, allowing for a gradual
buildup and balancing of the composition. The process is extremely meditative, taking me back and
forth between emptiness and fullness, surrender and control.
I work primarily within a square format. The square, to me, symbolizes order and perfection. A
saturated color ground frames the edges of the canvas, imparting a luminous presence to the overall image.
Attention to the edges of the canvas also emphasizes the physical boundaries of the painting and the
idea of the canvas as a container—a vessel of beauty, color, and light.
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