Working primarily in oils and the manner of realism, I work to reflect a combination of layered symbolism with a touch of subtle wit in the style of the classical tabletop still life. My works involve staged contemporary subject matters with results that I hope are thought-provoking yet peaceful to the eye and mind. 

An established painter since 1999, I use the “Old Masters”, my own life experiences, and the experiences of those close to me as my source of inspiration. My sole purpose when painting is to celebrate the form, color, and exquisite design we see daily and often take for granted. I strive to portray ordinary objects with emotion and sensuality, rich richer-than-life colors, a touch of elegance, and a provocative glow with inter-plays of light.  My work is a conduit for my life joys, trials, and tribulations, and my paintings, more than words, reveal my responses to those experiences.