My practice is driven by a curiosity about the many narratives of being human. I often begin with something I have observed, heard, or encountered in the behavior and stories of others, and translate these impressions into visual narratives through painting. With my paintings I try to capture the individual things that make up a whole narrative letting the individual figures in my paintings tell their own story, while also contributing to a larger narrative that emerges from the work as a whole. Although my titles reflect my intentions and reflections, I welcome viewers to interpret the paintings in their own way and even imagine their own titles based on the feelings or messages they perceive.
My process always begins with a monochrome background color—one I have carefully considered and connected with before adjusting it through mixing. Each background is brushed on in three to five layers depending on the color. As I work, abstract figures emerge naturally while the composition gradually takes shape in my mind. The empty space surrounding these forms is equally important, as it gives each figure room to be explored and understood without distraction from neighboring elements. I paint one painting at a time because I have the desire to give it my full attention; to let the painting finish its story before I can move on to the next story.