My work attempts to capture diverse people, rare moments, and places of beauty that go unnoticed in ordinary life. At times I add symbolism using simple characters or objects to create a hidden meaning for the viewer to interpret. Photographs are collected on a regular basis and are the platforms I use to create my composition and necessary color scheme to capture the aura and emotion of my subject matter. My process uses multiple transparent and semi-transparent washes and overlays along with various other watercolor techniques and mediums to create depth, texture, or accent. Most of my paintings are characterized by a significant amount of detail and color schemes. These attributes are used to help elevate what I paint and highlight the relationship created when one experiences the beauty of nature or the joys found in the genre of life. Success as an artist is to see the viewer experiencing the same emotion of the subject matter that compelled me to paint it. If I make someone smile or pause and understand the gift of beauty around us and the joy in life, I have succeeded.
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