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“I never met a painting that I didn’t want to tear up at some point.”

This is a thought I have had countless times but thank goodness I’ve never given up on any painting and was surprised many times in the end. Every day I’m looking for my next subject. My work can start in “pen air” a pencil sketch or thumbnail painting, and sometimes a reference photo. My mind will not let me just reproduce a photo into a painting. I need the painting to be an expression of what I see and feel. I can honestly say I enjoy the ride of discovery.

As a recovering architect, that experience has helped in my understanding of perspective and composition. I continually try to reduce the detail in my paintings, but my eyes see more. I feel the need to add or improve, which never seems to end.

It gives me great pleasure to share my art with others. After all, what good is a painting if others cannot enjoy the view?