About my Work
For the most part, my paintings fall into two distinct styles, abstract and landscape. I’ll sometimes work on both styles simultaneously, alternating between several paintings at a time; but more often I go through phases focusing on one for several months then change gears. This seems to refresh my mind and by the time I switch styles I’m very eager to dive into new work.
Landscapes
I am attracted to vast, open spaces and the meeting of land, sea and sky. My paintings are an attempt to distill the world into its basic elements of land, water and atmosphere. Horizons and skies are dominant features. I typically paint undeveloped and unpopulated places, presenting a stripped version of the world with no evidence of man’s influence and too few details to warrant a narrative. The paintings are meditative, quiet and still and I like to think that they have an implied message of conservation.
The paintings are loosely based on photos I take, often when traveling. The photos are a jumping off point. Soon after beginning a painting the reference photos are put away. When painting a specific place, I’m not attempting to recreate a photograph or scene. My intention is to capture a feeling or sense of place. I think about spending time there, what it felt like, what I was doing or feeling. I try not to get caught up and overwhelmed in the details. My hope is that the viewer is invited in, where the eye is allowed to rest on the horizon and the mind is allowed to wander.
Abstracts
My abstract works are a significant departure. They are an exploration of color, pattern and optical depth. They are created by slowly building up alternating layers of paint and clear epoxy resin. As the layers of resin and paint build, a striking optical effect is created, magnifying the design and enhancing the colors. The paintings have a great sense of depth, increased by the actual physical depth of the resin. Their creation is very process oriented with multiple steps: painting, sanding, mixing and pouring resin, then repeated multiple times for each piece. It's time consuming but the resulting paintings are glossy, bold, bright and satisfying.
Bio
I was born in Oxford, England and grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. I attended Skidmore College (1988-1992) and The Cleveland Institute of Art (1996-1998). I have always considered myself an artist and had my first gallery show in 1995. I'm fortunate to have my work in numerous collections across the country and I’ve had gallery representation in Ohio, New York and California.
My paintings have been exhibited at: The Cleveland Museum of Natural History, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, The Cleveland State University Art Gallery, Baldwin Wallace University, Ursuline College, The College of Wooster Art Museum, The Cleveland Botanical Gardens, The Great Lakes Science Center, The Wayne Center for the Arts, The Beck Center for the Arts, The Massillon Museum of Art and The Artist Archives of The Western Reserve.
For the most part, my paintings fall into two distinct styles, abstract and landscape. I’ll sometimes work on both styles simultaneously, alternating between several paintings at a time; but more often I go through phases focusing on one for several months then change gears. This seems to refresh my mind and by the time I switch styles I’m very eager to dive into new work.
Landscapes
I am attracted to vast, open spaces and the meeting of land, sea and sky. My paintings are an attempt to distill the world into its basic elements of land, water and atmosphere. Horizons and skies are dominant features. I typically paint undeveloped and unpopulated places, presenting a stripped version of the world with no evidence of man’s influence and too few details to warrant a narrative. The paintings are meditative, quiet and still and I like to think that they have an implied message of conservation.
The paintings are loosely based on photos I take, often when traveling. The photos are a jumping off point. Soon after beginning a painting the reference photos are put away. When painting a specific place, I’m not attempting to recreate a photograph or scene. My intention is to capture a feeling or sense of place. I think about spending time there, what it felt like, what I was doing or feeling. I try not to get caught up and overwhelmed in the details. My hope is that the viewer is invited in, where the eye is allowed to rest on the horizon and the mind is allowed to wander.
Abstracts
My abstract works are a significant departure. They are an exploration of color, pattern and optical depth. They are created by slowly building up alternating layers of paint and clear epoxy resin. As the layers of resin and paint build, a striking optical effect is created, magnifying the design and enhancing the colors. The paintings have a great sense of depth, increased by the actual physical depth of the resin. Their creation is very process oriented with multiple steps: painting, sanding, mixing and pouring resin, then repeated multiple times for each piece. It's time consuming but the resulting paintings are glossy, bold, bright and satisfying.
Bio
I was born in Oxford, England and grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. I attended Skidmore College (1988-1992) and The Cleveland Institute of Art (1996-1998). I have always considered myself an artist and had my first gallery show in 1995. I'm fortunate to have my work in numerous collections across the country and I’ve had gallery representation in Ohio, New York and California.
My paintings have been exhibited at: The Cleveland Museum of Natural History, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, The Cleveland State University Art Gallery, Baldwin Wallace University, Ursuline College, The College of Wooster Art Museum, The Cleveland Botanical Gardens, The Great Lakes Science Center, The Wayne Center for the Arts, The Beck Center for the Arts, The Massillon Museum of Art and The Artist Archives of The Western Reserve.