Artist's Notes
Display and Signature
I regularly strive to see things from various perspectives. That holds true for life situations as well as in making and installing art.
During my art making process, I consistently rotate the canvas before me. This allows me to better resolve a challenging composition and it frees me to continue to explore and maintain a fresh approach throughout. Due to the abstract nature of my work and the manner in which I paint, several of my paintings provide the patron with alternative ways of displaying. In a small way this allows for a collaboration between artist and patron. By rotating the composition, the emotive qualities and subtle narrative of the work shift slightly. It is also for these reasons that I sign my paintings on the back of each work.
Suddenly Center 20"x40" oil pigments and cold wax medium on cradled wood panel
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Environment
Having studied and taught color theory throughout my adult life, I must mention the enormous impact that environmental color and lighting play in the display of art. I am happy to provide guidance and virtual installations to any patron seeking advice.
On Ceres' Watch 30"x30" oil pigments and cold wax medium on cradled wood panel
Materials and Process
When investing in fine art, the patron should understand that they will be able to hand that work of art down for many generations to follow. One can be assured that the pigments and substrates I use are archival, light safe, and of museum quality.
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My mixed media process typically begins with sketches and washes in acrylic. This is followed by painting in oil pigments and cold wax medium. I then remove some of that work to reveal the history and depth below. See example on the right.
Although somewhat intuitive, the process allows me to move from form to contemplation and back again to form. It also brings forth a composition that might best be described as an abstract narrative.
Detail: Journey Beyond the Lucid Veil