Artwork

I am a part-time artist currently working in watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite pencil.  I live in New Hampshire, where both the rural countryside and urban landscape inspire me to create a range of work from atmospheric pastoral scenes to historical city parks.  The human form is also a source of creative inspiration that drives me to work in portraiture.  With each piece, my primary goal is to realistically convey a sense of drama and atmosphere through the interplay of shadow and light.  In essence, I hope that my art emotionally transports the viewer to a place of magic and beauty.

Background

My father, who is also an artist, encouraged me to draw and paint when I was very young.  He provided me with pencils, paper, oil paints, palettes and brushes.  These tools allowed me to explore my own creative voice.  I quickly fell in love with the process of working through the developmental stages of a work of art, from concept to a fully-realized expression of my thoughts and feelings.

Despite being drawn to art from an early age, I never pursued it professionally.  Instead, I pursued a career in community mental health, which has lasted over 26 years.  However, drawing and painting has always remained in the background of my busy life.  I've made every effort possible to constantly improve my art skills.  When I need to counterbalance the hustle and bustle of life, I always find myself pulled back into the studio to immerse myself into that wonderful meditative creative process.  

For as long as I can remember, art has been much more than just a hobby.  It's a very important and integral part of my life.  Continuing to draw and paint over the years has resulted in a slow and steady development and refinement of my artistic vision, abilities and body of work.  Today, I invite you to join me on my artistic journey as I refine my skills and develop my voice as a painter and draftsman.