My inspiration comes from my surroundings and experiences with the goal of capturing moments through the exploration of technique, texture and canvas. The subject matter for my landscapes often comes from photographs taken during my travels, hiking in nature, camping or favorite trail running spots. I take a similar approach with the subject matter of my figurative pieces; the figures typically being in motion with significant directional lighting to add a sense of dimension so that the viewer can imagine being there.
My work incorporates a blending of traditional and modern techniques. I use cement veneer over wood instead of the traditional canvas-and-stretcher-bar along with acrylic paints. For years, I had worked strictly within the traditional form of oil on canvas with molding paste to create texture within my pieces, but as my style evolved it became clear that fast drying acrylics were a better fit for my paintings. When I transitioned from oils to acrylics I began to also experiment with various substrates which led me to building my own boxes and adding a thin veneer of cement to the top and sides to create the depth of texture. The cement finish has an acrylic binding medium that gives the piece more strength and flexibility while still adding the visual and physical texture I wanted for each piece to maintain the common element that tie all of my paintings together as a consistent body of work.
In creating these pieces, my goal is to produce work that captures the feeling of exploring the outdoors or strolling down urban streets.
My work incorporates a blending of traditional and modern techniques. I use cement veneer over wood instead of the traditional canvas-and-stretcher-bar along with acrylic paints. For years, I had worked strictly within the traditional form of oil on canvas with molding paste to create texture within my pieces, but as my style evolved it became clear that fast drying acrylics were a better fit for my paintings. When I transitioned from oils to acrylics I began to also experiment with various substrates which led me to building my own boxes and adding a thin veneer of cement to the top and sides to create the depth of texture. The cement finish has an acrylic binding medium that gives the piece more strength and flexibility while still adding the visual and physical texture I wanted for each piece to maintain the common element that tie all of my paintings together as a consistent body of work.
In creating these pieces, my goal is to produce work that captures the feeling of exploring the outdoors or strolling down urban streets.