I am inspired by my love of animals and our surrounding environment. My work is mostly representational, with hints of abstract. I start each composition with a loose sketch of what I’m picturing in my mind which then develops its own life as I start to add details and lay down color. I love how the energy and emotion of a piece changes with color; whether its vibrant, or muted and tonal. I’m never fully certain what each composition will become until I pick the first colors. From there the color palette entwines with the subject to define the final spirit of each piece. I hope for my work to engage the viewer with positive energy, a whimsical moment, and a smile.
I primarily work with acrylic paints. My material choices are board, paper and canvas. My second love to painting is printmaking where I have been learning and experimenting with this medium as much as I can.
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