I am a weaver of color, emotion and movement. The dance between light and dark informs the way in which I build my paintings.
The layered tension of my vibrant color palette spills onto the canvas brought to life by the frenzy of my brushstrokes. A tug of war between the colors begins to mold a world of electric intensity. The dichotomous nature of light and dark are at the heart of this push and pull within my oeuvre.
I think of my paintings, typically large in scale, as individual people. My works are like a family of individuals that sometimes get along, other times not, and occasionally get to spend time together. They, in my mind, have the ability to stand on their own, yet are able to compliment one another.
Currently, I am working on two major series that delve into the complex nature of humanity biologically, socially, and internally. One is focused on Alzheimer Disease and its effects on the person and the people around them. The second is concentrated on Southern Louisiana Culture. It aims to see people, places, and things in a new contemporary light.
I am a lover of classical music and all of my works are created to violin and cello concertos. The intensity of these movements connect me to the paintings creating a certain musicality in my works. This is a source of inspiration and a kind of muse, if you will.