Art Statement

My love of art involves a mixture of both abstraction and realism.

• Abstract art is treated similar to a puzzle where each piece fits uniquely together. The hardest part of painting an abstract is the mental work of putting it together. Easily a 6 month adventure for each piece.

• Realism requires paying attention to details that most viewers will notice. All drawings are created using a special mouse. When required they are combined together into a group, or an object. For example each blade of grass is drawn, and bunched together to create a clump, or group. My realistic paintings can also be viewed as abstractions. For example clouds and land can be viewed as abstract objects that naturally fit together - with God's blessings.

Some of my pieces, like the Flight series, combines realism and abstraction concepts - kind of a fusion effect. This is the most fun and challenging as an artist.

My work is all done in the studio. In order to capture the spirit, or remind me of the scene, I take photographs. Photographs are never imported or manipulated. I sometimes use a photograph as a starting point, placing it on a small easier to the side of my screen.