My passion is trying to create pictures expressionistically as the abstract painters of the early-mid 20th century. My point of view and methods are nothing new, but—I think—my paintings represent re-emerging sensibilities from our recent past. In this way, there is nothing new in my painting, except me as a painter.

“I try to paint spontaneously. The ideal of spontaneous painting is almost impossible. When the possible happens, the result is a good picture. I think we all judge good a picture from a bad one based on this notion.

I paint with gestures evoking time/space in motion, emotion, and undefined archaic inspiration from the invisible signs, symbols, and memories understood at some level by all of us. I typically build up layers and often deconstruct and paint-over until the painting is finished. For me, this process is troublesome at first, then finally contemplative and satisfying.

I have a BA in English with a focus on Writing, an MAeED in Online Adult Training, and I completed successfully both Film Photography, Art History, Art Studio, Management of Successful Art and Cultural Organizations, and Art Culture Strategy courses.

Originally from Pennsylvania, I worked as a Newspaper/Magazine Writer, Photographer, Stained and Leaded Glass Artist, and Instructional Designer. I now live in Northeast Ohio.