Bio:

During my 35-year business career in telecommunications, I always made time to study and collect abstract art.  I began painting after I retired.  Today I’m an abstract artist with a studio in Carmel, California, not far from my home.

Artist Statement and Process:

My work is personal.  Each of my paintings is from a time capsule buried in my mind.

 I always start without a plan, spontaneously applying many layers of paint, paper, pencil and crayon to create shapes, colors, marks, and texture.  I play music while I work which awakens memories from long ago.

 Eventually, a specific memory dominates the work.  I then add and subtract elements until I know I’ve captured the essence of that memory.  Many are pleasant, but others are sad, funny, vague or possibly false. 

 Last, I choose a title that conveys the meaning of my painting.  I want viewers to think about and look for clues hidden on its surface.