When I create art I feel alive, as if this is the purpose of my life. It also keeps my life in balance, letting me
relax and escape the tensions of the everyday world. Being very analytical by nature, when I am creating art there comes a moment when
I can get past that restrictive mindset and into a more intuitive place. Once there, I have no concept of time or surroundings, I
simply am. The art flows effortlessly!
I enjoy producing art using a wide variety of tools and processes. Although photography and digital art were my first artistic loves,
I thoroughly enjoy the sensory, "hands on" experience of physically assembling pieces of art. The texture and dimension of mixed
media work is a satisfying departure from the 2D art forms of photography and digital art. Combining all of these techniques into
a single piece of art is the best of all worlds! No matter what the creative method, commonly the end result has a multi-layered
aspect to it. Because I am inspired by and interested in so many different things, the subjects and colors reflected in my work
vary widely.
My art continues to evolve as I gain experience, not only artistic experience but life experience as well. Recently it has become
more complex, with more texture and dimension. It frequently takes me in directions that even I don't anticipate! When people view
my work I would not only like for them to enjoy the texture, colors and imagery but also to take a longer look, finding hints of
things hidden within the depth and layers of each piece.