I am an illustrator by nature. Many of the scenes I create with my paintings illustrate moments - ordinary moments that for some reason or another mark themselves as extraordinary. Moments that have embraced my senses with the smells, sounds, and feelings of being aware; the smell of rain, the sound of my footsteps, the touch of wet leaves. As I look back on my life, I realize that some of my most resonant memories have not necessarily been exotic experiences, but these seemingly unimportant moments that ring of true presence. These are the experiences that I wish to communicate.

I work in oil paint. I use only the highest quality, pigmented paints ( Old Holland, Schmincke Mussini, Winsor and Newton) and work on museum quality panels by Ampersand. My style works well with the smooth surface that the panels provide, and they offer a rigid ground to ensure longevity and non-cracking of the paints over time (oil paints become more brittle as they age, so the more rigid the better). You will notice that some of my paintings are listed as "oil with wax". For these paintings, I combine a very small portion of wax medium to increase my ability to create an atmospheric effect. This medium also adds extra stability to the paints themselves.
All of my paintings are for sale. I also build and hand-finish the hardwood frames that present them (a skill from another past profession). I build these frames with the same care that I paint the images.
You can find the information about availability, size, and price by clicking on "info" next to "thumbnails" on the lower left portion of the page.

Please contact me if you have any questions.
On request, I can provide an email with a photo of the painting in its frame.
Enjoy!