About

I strive to capture the sweetness of reality – to mediate on and find joy in the present moment.

Painting from life, I find myself communing with the subject as I pour over its colors, shapes and shadows. Lost in the dance I lose all track of time.

I work steadily to capture the light and truth of my subject. My work reaches into the past to learn from and practice with the old masters. I consider myself a craftsman, a painter dedicated to practicing the simple things they have passed down for generations.

In ceramics I practice this same dedication to the present moment. Carefully planning and executing my work is a lesson in patience, dedication and vision. There is nothing quick or instant in clay. I continue to slow down, turn inward, reflect and work.

While I studied art at university, my training began at Studio Escalier in 2016. It was here I finally realized my desire to ‘draw well’ and really learned how to use paint as a tool. I had previously painted in a very abstract, expressive way, not because I chose it, because it was the limit of my skills. I continued my education at The Ryder Studio in New Mexico and still consider myself a student.

I believe the act of careful observation and translation through drawing and paint to be a foundational skill to my artistic exploration.