Artist Statement

I paint Landscapes, Waterscapes, and Cityscapes, in a style I call “Raw, Real, and Reimagined”. They are original compositions of “Real” subjects that combine the influences of the “Raw,” expressive paint style of the Bay Area Figurative Movement with the hyper colorful effects of the Northern California painters.

After finding an interesting and unique composition, I “Reimagine” the scene to discover the essence of a subject by first reducing all of the unnecessary information to its basic and essential shapes. To push beyond the familiar world, I create luscious planes of uniform color, and highlight its linear structure to strengthen the composition. I experiment using colorful lines to separate shapes, create halo effects, and enhance shadows.

Unlike traditional landscape paintings that were painted in a horizontal format, I prefer to paint vertical landscapes to give them an interesting and unique perspective. I continuously explore the effects of color, light, and shadows, and experiment with new techniques to develop my own artistic language and style. The final painting blends reality with subtle abstraction to create a unique and personal vision.