Artist Statement

I see my paintings as a visual record of places I encounter throughout my day, with the intention of capturing sensations of light and space. I am drawn to architecture and nature, different times of day, and the seasons. Finding motifs in surroundings that are familiar to me allows me to examine them deeply, with the hope of capturing the experience of seeing through the materiality of paint.

My practice involves working from observation and exploring the formal and physical possibilities of oil paint. I paint on wood or Masonite, which allows for reworking, scraping and layering.  I’m interested in the process of perception and the way paint is transformed on a painted surface through the act of seeing and responding to my environment.