Exploring the Terrain of the Human Landscape

I've always been intrigued by people. I'm interested in the unexpected and the overlooked moments of everyday life. My art explores figures and landscapes that convey emotion and mood. I am curious how the relationship with our environment impacts us, and the effect we have on our surroundings. 

Mood informs my work above aesthetics. I try to see my subject in new ways in order to witness the in-between spaces. I believe it opens up a more authentic collaboration. Artist Willem De Kooning once said, "Flesh is the reason oil paint was invented." Its reflection of light creates the illusion of life on the canvas. It helps me see feelings, not features, reflected back. The human face and figurative gesture is a universal language. Its interpretation can tell stories, transcend barriers and foster empathy across a whole spectrum of humanity. Art's ability to communicate goes deep, that's why I believe art can change our view, and there is beauty in the life that surrounds us.

I draw my inspiration from people who carve their own path. I try to express that inspired freedom, exploring the terrain of the human landscape. Whether it's contemplation or confrontation, my challenge is staying true to what I'm witnessing and to not become distracted by my perceptions. If I speak the truth, a work of art is created – it lives.