As a Rhode Island native, I grew up loving to sail and paint, so one would expect to see typical New England subject matter like boats and light houses. Instead, my interests have always centered around the figure. I started painting at the age of 14 and have been captivated by light and line, especially as it defines the body. It accentuates some parts and almost hides others. For years I have worked with different techniques and styles depending on the way in which I see my subject. Sometimes I like to use a pallet knife and thick heavy oil paint and other times I work with acrylic to achieve the look I am after. Whatever the technique my goal is to make a connection between a work of art and the viewer. For every work, there is a person who will have an appreciation for what the artist is trying to communicate. This connection is what I work for–the moment when my work sparks a feeling, and engages the viewer.

In my new work, I render my subjects in rich colors contrasted by stark white backgrounds–the resulting graphic style coveys familiarity and wonder simultaneously.