An Artists' Journey...

Sometimes after completing one of my paintings, I just sit back and scream! Or cry! Or laugh! Or jump around? I swear that what manifested on the board was NOT what I did! It’s as if it took on a life of its own. It’s as if the mystery of the space or the blackness shaped my forms into something of its own. THIS EXCITES ME THE MOST!

As a self-taught, exploratory artist, my drive for creative expression has been fueled by an intense desire to live who I am beyond what is obvious (obvious even to myself). My paintings are my therapy, literally! My art is symbolic of my personal and often challenging attempt to free ME from me. “Too many minds!”

My art is a process of understanding and manifestation, realization and resolution - a journey from “this” to “that.” From oppression/determination, separation/connection, anger/passion, sadness/joy, depression/emergence, abuse/courage, addiction/freedom, dependence/security, chaos/peace, pain/healing, grief/bliss, pity/power, laziness/discipline, devotion, peace and love. This is my personal jihad!

This is a journey towards being understood and being heard, loving and having that love returned. It is a journey towards finally being seen in the reflection of life.