Artist Statement “Art has been an integral part of my life for as long as I can recall. I have always been attracted to using nature as my model; I never have to go far to find an encouraging subject, whether recording tiny rain drops on a fallen leaf or an abstract late afternoon shadow lingering from an old fire escape. Taking commonplace subjects and finding visually pleasing art within, art that projects a unique view of a familiar subject and being aware of the texture, color, contrast, shape, and lighting, allows me to go beyond the obvious and discover what is often invisible to the casual observer. I seek images that portray the not so obvious, of the obvious; images of what we are exposed to in every day of our lives, but often do not see. Having to answer to no one, my creative efforts are mine alone; I can explore as I wish, go where I please and create as I desire. It is this freedom that allows me to produce the imagery I see, and art that I am proud of.”