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My art is very tactile. I am drawn to a process that causes me to be messy, hands-on, and constantly manipulating the materials I use. I am not afraid to experiment and play with a wide variety of mediums. Whenever possible, I utilize materials that are found, have been discarded, or are salvaged for repurposing.
If after viewing my work, you don’t find a piece that resonates with you, visit my commission page and see how easy it to start the process of having a unique, personalized piece of art designed & created for your home or office. Let me help you visually tell a part of your story.
Sculptures
I utilize a variety of materials in my sculpting process. I sculpt in carved wood, paper mache’, found objects, and metal. With each process, the final detailing involves colorful acrylic paints, found objects, and multiple coats of matte or satin polyurethane.
My sculptures are both figurative and representational. They typically depict whimsical characters that display movement. I love attempting to capture the emotion of the moment. Quite often, I use exaggeration to highlight either a feature or movement of the figurative pieces. I am frequently asked, “Which comes first, the object or the idea?”
Admittedly, it is both.
Paintings
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I consider myself primarily an acrylic painter. However, like my other work, I will always tend to experiment with new processes and incorporate a variety of mediums. I am not the traditionalist when it comes to what I choose to paint on either. Found & salvaged wood are my favorite ‘canvas’, but I have also painted on salvaged metal and the occasional stretched canvas.
Because my art evolved from a furniture-building background, I was naturally attracted to the dimensional aspects of working in relief. I will frequently “build-off” my canvas with wood & found objects, to create the feel of “3-D” aspects in my relief. As characteristic of all of my art, my paintings display bright colors, a whimsical charm, and frequently the elements of both found and/or salvaged.
Salvaged
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Occasionally in my seeking & finding, objects are found that lend themselves to provide a unique canvas for artist expression. Old lunch boxes, suitcases, factory molds, ironing boards, military helmets are some examples of previous transformations.
One of my favorite pieces was an old metal headboard from a child’s bed, which I painted with brightly colored flowers, and titled: “Garden Bed”. What objects do you have that could be converted into your Salvaged Treasure?
It's your story. It needs to be told.
I would cherish the opportunity to discuss commissioning a custom piece of art with your home or office in mind. If the “How to begin?” or “Where do I start?” is causing you hesitation, then let’s talk. I look forward to our conversation!