Artist Statement
My style has evolved over the last 20 years, but its roots lie in Abstract Expressionism.
I paint mostly large-scale pieces in acrylic and oil on linen. I use palette knives, brushes, water, pouring techniques and gravity to layer and distribute paint, which creates both texture and movement in my work.
My initial influences were Mark Rothko, Jackson Pollack and Pablo Picasso. More recently I have been inspired by Gerhard Richter, Pat Steir, John DiPaolo and Gustavo Ramos Rivera.
Exhibitions
2016
Group Exhibition Dreamscapes, Juror Sha Sha Higby, O'Hanlon Center for the Arts, Mill Valley, CA
Group Exhibition San Carlos Art & Wine Faire, San Carlos, CA
Group Exhibition 95th Anniversary Exhibition, Pacific Art League of Palo Alto
Group Exhibition Art in the Council Chambers, Los Gatos, CA
Solo Exhibition Amour Patisserie, Los Gatos, CA
Solo Exhibition San Mateo City Arts, Peninsula Ballet Theatre, San Mateo, CA
Solo Exhibition Sono Strings, Mountain View, CA
Group Exhibition Los Gatos Fiesta de Artes, Los Gatos, CA
2008
Solo Exhibition YEAH Fundraiser, Mill Valley, CA
Group Exhibition UHURU Fundraiser, Art Span, San Francisco, CA
2007
Group Exhibition Fillmore Jazz Festival, San Francisco, CA
Group Exhibition 2nd Chance Rescue Fundraiser, Mill Valley, CA
Past Affiliations
ArtSpan, San Francisco
Los Gatos Art Association
O'Hanlon Center for the Arts, Mill Valley
Pacific Art League of Palo Alto
Santa Cruz Art League
Studio Fine Artist Network, San Francisco