Art is and always has been my gateway to all that is positive, life affirming and joyous and my paintings are the way in which I express that positivity. I see beauty, meaning and purpose in the ordinary everyday objects and scenes. I work primarily alla prima, and prefer working directly from life when possible. I strive to give each of my paintings, no matter the subject, an emotional quality to connect with the viewer, to evoke a sense of appreciation for the beauty of imperfection of everyday life and everyday objects. I want to inspire and uplift, to pay homage to the bounty and beauty in the world with all its imperfections.