Opening Reception

Friday, February 2, 7-9 pm

Artist Statement

I paint what I know. I know the edge a pallet knife creates on a brushed background; the warmth of yellow ochre against a cool violet; and the luscious thickness of wet oil paint. In order for these elements to make sense to me, I need a jumping of point based in the reality of my personal experience.

I have taken inspiration from the people and places that I encounter day to day. They are an endless well to draw all of my explorations of form, color, light, and emotion from. While I do paint figures, I get most of my inspiration from urban landscapes. By diminishing the importance of the figure, the buildings, streets, and rhythmic telephone poles take on the role as the protagonists in my vignettes.

Exhibition runs through March 9, 2024.