Artist Statement

I see the blank canvas as an invitation. The empty space challenges me to tell stories of the things that I have experienced and seen. I paint with oils and oil pastels. I particularly enjoy painting with pastels because they allow me to express an idea immediately. I often carry paper and pastels to the beach, into the mountains and even half-way around the world. In many cases, I use my fingers to spread the pastel across the paper. It's exhilarating to commune with the paint so intimately, and it's the best way to put a stroke exactly where I want it. Painting has been one of the most enlightening experiences in my life. It has helped me see the world and all its subtleties in terms of light and shadow.

Artist Bio

Selected Exhibitions: Madison County Arts Council Exhibition, Marshall, North Carolina (2011); Batrian Arts Center, Dushanbe, Tajikistan (2007) Baltimore Exposure Art, Baltimore, MD (2001-present); Oceania Gallery, Honolulu, HI (2001); International Monetary Fund Member II Show, Washington, DC (2000); Maryland Governor's Mansion, Annapolis, MD (2000); National Press Club, Washington, DC (1998, 1999); Wilson Art Gallery, Washington, DC (1996, 1997); Pink Neck Gallery, Asheville, NC (1997); Embassy of Indonesia, Washington, DC (1997); MLK Public Gallery, Washington, DC (1997); Glen Echo Gallery, Glen Echo, MD (1996-1999); Broadway Arts Center, Asheville, NC (1994).