I paint abstract floral and plant images because those are the pictures that seem to appear in my head and I love the variety they offer as a subject matter. The ideas for my work sometimes seem to come from out of nowhere and I tend to just follow the muse. Oil and watercolor are the mediums I am most drawn to and I work from my own photos whenever possible. I gravitate toward flowers because I find the shapes and colors full of beauty at every stage of their life span and they provide endless possibilities for expression. Leaves represent a metaphor for growth so they are a component in most of my work. 

I find that the square and rectangular shapes of our cities are always juxtaposed with the softness and free forms of plant life and I like to represent that in my work. Hard angles and geometric shapes are often found sharing the space with my flowers and leaves and sometimes overlapping. I want to convey how important I think it is that as human beings we are part of nature and not separate from it. 

I try to grow everyday both as a person and an artist so my subject matter always evolves with me. I love color and composition and that is what always drives my painting style.