My art is an expression of my life and times. I use acrylic paint and sometimes collage to create my artworks. I can create layer upon layer on the canvas using acrylic paint because it dries fast and the colors are pure and vibrant. I begin with the background, making marks at random with brushes, stencils, and non-traditional tools like bubble wrap and bottle caps, anything that will make an interesting mark with paint. Next I add the people.

I prefer to use unexpected colors for the skin tones. For me it’s the best way to express what the person is feeling. My goal is to give you, the viewer, a glimpse into the inner world of the subject.

The people in my paintings are experiencing intense emotions. They’re wrapped up in what they’re doing. You know that feeling when you’re in the zone and you don’t notice time passing by. That’s the mood I’m trying to convey. And that’s how I feel when I paint.