I approach painting as a process of exploration and discovery. I am searching for new ways of considering the familiar and ordinary, trying to respond to life’s encounters in a poetic way. The idiosyncrasies of my work evolve, with each work contributing to the next. New ideas fuse with previous discoveries, taking my work in unanticipated directions. The resulting imagery is sometimes peculiar, with unusual subjects and environments that suggest provocative scenarios and whimsical metaphors. Other times, my imagery appears more universally familiar, but I am always interested in presenting viewers with my personal take on any subject I depict.

For me, the most memorable and interesting paintings evoke mystery. For example, we may intuitively understand a Magritte painting, or appreciate its strangeness, but it defies explanation and remains enigmatic. My goal is to present this kind of opportunity for open interpretation. Ultimately, I am trying to create alternate realities where my paintings can become a portal to different perspectives on our world.