What kind of original art inspires you?

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To me the creative process is not about quotas, identifiable style, subject matter or even income. Rather, the desire is to experience a blank slate, converted to an emotive image. Images that create a memory spark. Maybe a tinge of blush from a walk or touch with an intimate partner or from the rush created by unique sounds and fragrance of a high mountain meadow, lake or forest. Something to contemplate! “Contemplate” is a key foundation for me. By being actively involved in poetry, I recognized that words have different meanings based upon the context of the reader’s experiences. This is no less true in the visual arts. You are looking at my thoughts, feelings or maybe lack thereof. You may not relate to my mixture of colors and contours but if you relate to your own experiences on any level—mission accomplished! Even titles have significance and they may help you understand where I might have been during the metamorphic process.

Nature is chaotic and random, yet it is structured. Every aspen tree is different (random), grows as a clump, helter-skelter (chaotic), yet one knows it is an aspen tree rather than an elm tree due to its structure. Nature can also be ruthless. The pixels of our daily life can be viewed, after the fact, the same way. Anyone that has read the “Season's” books by Daniel J. Levinson (...of a Man’s Life and ...of a Woman’s Life) will immediately understand that our chaotic existence has some universal truths, or to me, structure. My structure therefore tends to the general observation rather than the specific. Close up, my work is chaotic but hopefully its structure brings a tinge to the cheeks, a long-repressed memory to the minds-eye or even beauty to a forest ruthlessly decimated by nature.

Invitations to numerous juried shows (approaching 30) throughout Colorado the past 12 years spurs ongoing motivation. Winning numerous awards in those shows provides validation. I have been fortunate to be a member of the Heritage Fine Arts Guild in Littleton, CO during this art adventure. 

In summary, I tend to stray toward: 1) acrylic object/subject-based abstract impressionism with a muted interjection of painterly techniques; 2) abstract impressionism using alcohol ink: 3) also abstract impressionism via encaustic processes (layers of hot wax), a technique that is around 4000 years old but not widely applied as it is difficult to control--one reason I gravitated toward it. 

I hope these elements combine to stimulate contemplative absorption. As you peruse and navigate this site, start by choosing "View All Products" in the "Showcase", then  choose the type of medium classification: Acrylic; Alcohol Ink; Encaustic. If you observe $0.00 as the price the respective art piece has already been delivered. 

Thank you for your interest in my creations.