My artistic calling has been undeniable since my earliest memories. The urge to create is second nature to me - something I have always done. It is the infinite realm of possibility in creating art that excites and thrills me. Inspiration surrounds me in my everyday life.

The representational aspect of my work is drawn from my fascination with objects that I come across casually or accidentally. These objects often become the subject or material, or both, for my work. From mundane objects such as motorcyle parts, old window frames, trash on the sidewalks, to iconography you see daily, such as the stars and stripes of the American flag, if it catches my attention, it will present itself when I paint. By rendering these everyday objects that others may see as worthless or mundane, I feel that I pay homage to their existance and thank them for their service or purpose. I supppose that I owe the awareness in valuing everyday objects to the modern masters - Picasso, Duchamp, Rauchenberg, Johns.

My love for paint, color, and its fluidity and modulation drives the abstract element of my work. The various and infinite character of paint entices me to work with it, to represent it's seductive and expressive nature.

As an artist, I have learned to trust my instict, and have faith that the painting will give back to me, what I put into them. Moreover, if someone looking at the work can conjure their own thoughts and feel sensations, then I would feel that I give my inspiration justice.