| In a world where so many people who "Don't have a clue as to what they want to do with their lives", I have had the fortune to know from an early age what would consume me with a passion. I started drawing at the age of four (cartoons, of course). I have a 1/2 year of formal education in art (high school). I enrolled in the school of hard knocks, "Self Taught Artists". I felt it to be important that I find my own way. My journey as an artist is on going - I have made it my purpose. So much so, my art and the process to create it really does define who I am. My goal is to continue to strive for the creation of spirit and quality in my pieces. "It's Not Our Credentials But Our Commitment To A Higher Purpose That Creates Our Effectiveness In The World." My talent is a gift from God. I try not paint what I consider to be dark, evil, angry or violent art. It messes with my psyche. As an artist, you become a part of the painting, so for me, I choose to paint art that lifts my spirit. I love painting wildlife. There is nothing phony about nature. If you really pay attention it speaks to you without saying a word. I try to capture the spirit of nature in my work. Simple yet complex. I like to think that my work can be self-explanatory on whatever level the viewer may perceive it. I feel that art can have multiple interpretations and focal points to be impact art. This is what I strive for in my work. I hope that each piece I create stirs up some kind of emotion in the viewer. Many times I have painted pieces that I feel were painted for a particular person, I just never know who that person may be until I meet them. I thank you for viewing my work. My hope is, at the very least, my work will provoke thought. The ultimate goal is to stir ones' spirit. |
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