My art always depicts places I’ve visited or studies of places over time. I love to create art en plein air, but as a New England based artist, the outdoor season can be limiting. Oftentimes, I take photos or quick sketches to finish later on in my studio. Because of this process, I found it necessary to develop my photography and drawing skills as well. I don’t like to do anything halfway. When I apply myself to a task, my artist’s eye doesn’t accept what is less than what I see. That’s the reason why my portfolio is so extensive and spans several mediums.

I practice every part of the process, not only the painting, but also the pen & ink, the photography, the watercolor studies – all of it. After decades of creating what I used to call ‘souvenirs’ of my travel, I began producing art in earnest in 2016.

I’ve won awards including 1st Place, Best In Show, and Solo Shows in Mixed Media, but I find painting the most enjoyable and therapeutic. Many people have said that my painting style has a ‘paint by numbers’ quality to it. They also say there’s a feeling of familiarity and nostalgia they get when viewing the American landscape that way, so I take it as a compliment. What keeps me coming back to the studio is the innate desire to improve – to get better and better with each painting or series.