I began to paint in my mature years, after a prolific career as a poet and writer. My work is strongly influenced by ukiyo-e, a form of Japanese woodcut art, which flourished between the 17th and the 19th century. I create large acrylic paintings that depict scenes of daily life in Japan, using a vibrant palette of mostly primary colors. Although my subjects vary from samurais, sumo wrestlers, and animals, women are the focal point of my compositions. In the style of Bijinga, a subgenre of ukiyo-e, I reflect an ideal of feminine grace and beauty. My paintings are an intimate expression of my being; a torrent of volcanic energy that is powerful and unlimited.
