Along with acrylic and oil pigments, the materials I use include paper of various thicknesses, perhaps a painting, monoprint, or sketch from my recycle bin. I might use metal, particularly copper, fragments of wood, powdered pigments, pencil and charcoal. My collages are created from music, to numerals, to letters, to found objects unifying the material world with a personal world…thus giving my work a personal presence by using elements derived from my own experiences. The letters, numerals and fragments of printed text also contribute to the visual image that gives my work a sense of mystery and excitement. I enjoy employing the entire arsenal of painterly ammunition, including scrawls, splashes, spills and drips to enhance the composition and fill it with a sense of movement and flux. There are layers of over painting and heavily textured grounds that have been built up. Like my sculptures, I build my paintings.

Today, I would be considered a “non-representational” artiest, but for many years I was a “traditionalist” trained in academia. Thus, I was able to create meticulous paintings, drawing and sculpture following the rules of academic training. However, I have never abandoned my love and interest in exploring both the two-dimensional and three-dimensional surfaces. Throughout my art career I have moved comfortable between the two- each time bringing something new to my work. I am not one to remain stagnant!

There is an element of mystery to my work. I never wish to reveal or say to much. Certain images, some of which are more recognizable than others, encourage the viewer to explore and interpret for themselves which allows them to be a major participant in the creative process…thus the viewer actually completes the piece leaving my work open to interpretation.