It’s hard to describe your own work. Here it is, look at it – what do you think?

I paint the things I’m attracted to, on location if possible; painting on location brings an immediacy to my work not often found in the studio. Some of my work is very detailed; if I am attracted to the intricacy of the subject I will often make a very thoughtful, intricate painting…I love to draw, and so a very detailed drawing is like solving a puzzle for me. Some of my paintings are concerned with impressions, the way things make me feel, such as the way the colors of the sunset reflect in a marsh…this is looser, more about color and less about detail. I like to paint the light instead of painting the figure; this allows me to show the model without a lot of detail, and also to weave the figure into the background. I try to always keep rhythm and a flowing line in my work.

UPCOMING SHOW:

"Trio", Bill Vrscak, Ron Thurston and myself, at the Sewickley Gallery & Frame. Let me just say that I am amazed to be showing with these two watercolor legends! Opening reception is April 27, 6 - 8, during the Sewickley Spring Gallery Walk. Show hangs through May 19.