With my art, I paint what I feel, and I believe that everything presents itself as art. Sometimes I use the bold colors of oil, and sometimes the softer feel that watercolor offers, but always finding contrasts, where there are deep, dark shadows and striking reflections of light.
I spend my time in nature looking for places that speak to me, that give me a special feeling of peace and beauty. When I find such a place, I can really focus and become a part of what’s really out there. I almost get more enjoyment out of that than I do actually painting. Just being out there and being surrounded by all that beauty and peace.
I see everything as a painting, and I find that even after decades of painting that I am still learning. From everyday scenes to panoramic landscapes, they appear in my mind as paint on canvas. Perhaps the best thing I have learned is there is just an amazing variety of beauty that surrounds us. I think we often take that for granted. Sometimes it’s good to sit back and just be still and quiet, and notice the beauty that is there. It’s a beautiful earth. There is beauty everywhere.
One of the best things about being an artist is the people I get to meet. I feel a great satisfaction when someone feels something from my art. Each of us have different talents, and that’s where the real joy comes from – by sharing them with others.
