Connecting with others visually is what I strive for; encouraging introspection, inspiring, or simply entertaining.
My goal is to provide captivating works, full of energy, that evoke an emotional connection with my viewer. 
Graphic design influence is evident in my art, as well as bold color use, high contrast, and tight framing.
I have an inner drive to create, which I've honed since my childhood.
​My love of art extends into giving art instruction to all ages. 
​​I also appreciate opportunities to reach new audiences.
​Contact me, I'd love to hear from you.

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Come see THE FITTING ROOM in Grand Rapids, MI, during ArtPrize 10 at STUDIO D2D (The Harris Building)
​Sept 19 - Oct 7, 2018

The Fitting Room

"...features three of my daughters in a fitting room trying on prom dresses. After seeing the movie Loving Vincent (an animated movie painted in oil about Vincent Van Gogh), I was compelled to paint something in an Impressionistic style. I painted two loose self portraits first, then desired something more challenging."

The Fitting Room is a Neo-Impressionistic piece (Pointillism). I had taken this photo years before, and had been "saving it" for the right moment. I chose this photo because it reminds me of Degas' ballerinas and it is personal, but, it also has a modern "twist" that I liked. The "twist" is that even though it harkens to Old Masters, it has a modern inclusion of me in the reflections taking the photo with my cell phone.
Monet would "leach" his paints, that is, put them on heavy fabric or paper to absorb the oil, so that he could work with heavy body pigment. I saved time and got a similar effect by adding a cold wax medium to my paint to achieve the heavy body effect.

Learn more about this painting and the ArtPrize competition here:

ArtPrize.org

2 MINUTE VIDEO

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