As a contemporary artist, I observe a vital connection between what produces dreams and the creative process. The purpose of both is the same; to reveal some part of me that needs to speak. I want to tap the unfettered liberty of the unconscious which informs dreams and use it consciously in the working process.

The unique content of my dreams belongs to me but the dynamism which drives a dream is common to everyone. I use this unconscious energy as inspiration intuitively with spontaneous impulse . Compositions then are driven by collaboration with all facets of the psyche: feeling, impulse, intuition, and my years of experience as an artist. I'm always searching for interesting moments to preserve even at the cost of appearing child like where accidents and failures are included in the history of a painting. Once finished, titles for works are selected as interpretive sign posts or a summary to invite the viewer in.
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​The creative process, like dreams, is for me, filled with potential. Its tactile element engages me intimately with the complexities and musings of life where I am often confronted with more questions than answers. ultimately, It connects me to something much bigger than myself.

My thought is multifaceted. I am influenced by mythology, psychology, and religion. The works of Joseph Cambell, C. G. Jung, and both organized and tribal religious traditions are important to me. While I have spent a good portion of my career exploering classical figure sculpture, the evocative nature of Abstract Expressionism is important to me now, particularly the New York School of the mid twentieth century.
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