"When looking at the figure and/or forms with color, whether it is humble or grand, mundane, or extraordinary, I always have a particular, personal reaction to them. My paintings are portraits of response to the emotion of the subject, rather than portraits of the person itself. The visual language of the portrayed faces and partial bodies painted with acrylic, confined by the square, dwelling in multiple color fields allows me to react to the image on a very formal level. It is the body�s language and the facial expressions that serve as the primary vehicle to arrive at the narrative. I am fascinated that the figure, depicted on a two-dimensional surface can provoke universal and intuitive recognition, as well as such a wide range of reactions. I appreciate the random qualities in the faces that I paint, internal and external, male and female, child and adult.

I continue to be interested in a mixed-media approach to painting, which includes mixing acrylic, marker, pastel with water, and enamels. While a rich artistic tradition for this type of work exists, I feel the approach for the painter grappling with these issues continues to evolve."