Creating art is about making something that is unique, enduring and feeds the mind and soul. My inspiration is primarily drawn from the 1917 De Stijl artist movement for their crisp, clean, geometric works done in the primary colors. Other creative minds and work that inspires me are: Frank Lloyd Wright for his design of spaces and buildings; Robert Ryman for his pure, simple, textural, monochromatic paintings; and Ancient Cycladic artists for their simple yet elegant sculptures of the human form.
My work is Abstract Minimalism, created using rich oil paint on linen or cotton canvas. I enjoy using the vibrant primary colors and impasto textures to create a composition that appears simple but is actually rich with complexity. Each and every detail is the result of a lengthy creative process where I work through compositional elements including lines, weights, colors, light, shadow, and elemental relationships. My goal is to create one-of-a-kind pieces that create moments of contemplation, wonder, or surprise for you, the viewer.
My work is Abstract Minimalism, created using rich oil paint on linen or cotton canvas. I enjoy using the vibrant primary colors and impasto textures to create a composition that appears simple but is actually rich with complexity. Each and every detail is the result of a lengthy creative process where I work through compositional elements including lines, weights, colors, light, shadow, and elemental relationships. My goal is to create one-of-a-kind pieces that create moments of contemplation, wonder, or surprise for you, the viewer.
AWARDS
2020 Director's Collection/Peoples Choice
Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton VA
Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton VA
Solo Shows
May 1 - June 1, 2022 Portraits
Arches Gallery (W-9), Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton VA
March 18 - April 16, 2022 The Art of Murder (a collaboration)
Performing Arts (W-3), Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton VA
May 9 - July 8, 2018 Candy for the Eye and Food for the Soul
Warrior Way Gallery (W-16), Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton VA
October 1 - November 3, 2018 Less is More
Arches Gallery (W-9), Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton VA
Arches Gallery (W-9), Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton VA
March 18 - April 16, 2022 The Art of Murder (a collaboration)
Performing Arts (W-3), Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton VA
May 9 - July 8, 2018 Candy for the Eye and Food for the Soul
Warrior Way Gallery (W-16), Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton VA
October 1 - November 3, 2018 Less is More
Arches Gallery (W-9), Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton VA
Juried Exhibitions
August 7 - September 2, 2018 Values
The Art League, Torpedo Factory, Old Town Alexandria, VA
September 4 - October 7, 2018 Open Exhibition
The Art League, Torpedo Factory, Old Town Alexandria, VA
December 4 - January 6, 2019 Open Exhibition
The Art League, Torpedo Factory, Old Town Alexandria, VA
The Art League, Torpedo Factory, Old Town Alexandria, VA
September 4 - October 7, 2018 Open Exhibition
The Art League, Torpedo Factory, Old Town Alexandria, VA
December 4 - January 6, 2019 Open Exhibition
The Art League, Torpedo Factory, Old Town Alexandria, VA