Bio: My paintings evolve like improvisational dance. Initially I envision what I wish to express about my subject. That sets the direction for the artwork. The process then follows its own path, with colors chosen intuitively, every moment unfolding surprises, each brush stroke feeling its way into the painting. My approach to painting is very sculptural, musical and tactile. I convey form, feeling and movement with my choice and placement of colors. I continuously transform and remold my image as I paint, like sculpting with wet malleable clay. Although people and figures form the bulk of my subject matter, I also love to apply the same principles, depth and sensitivities I bring to portraiture to landscapes and cityscapes. No matter what or who my subject is, I strive to express my subjects’ personality in a way that transcends surface impressions.

I work across multiple media, with many of my works combining photography, drawing, digital paint, acrylic, oil, collage and chin collé on canvas. My use of digital media gives me enormous creative freedom and flexibility. I can create works at almost any scale, from those suitable to hang in a home to those designed as large-scale wall hangings and murals.

The digital painting part of my process also affords me the ability to adapt and customize my artwork to suit specific spaces and needs. I create custom works, or series of works, on commission, as well as sell existing works.