I paint because I feel completely driven to do it. I love the process of discovering a subject
that interests me, and then digging in to see what exactly will happen. Will the process be
smooth, or will this painting generate unforeseen problems? What emotions do I have
about the subject as I spend hours studying it and working with it? Can I communicate
these emotions to the viewer?
My most successful paintings are those that seem to "paint themselves" from the moment I
begin them. These rare occasions are particularly joyful times when I feel totally relaxed,
focused, and "centered." The final products of these nearly mystical experiences are
always paintings that I value greatly. I have found that these are also the paintings that
other people seem to like the best.
I am often drawn to subjects that evoke either a sense of peace or a sense of loneliness
and isolation. Maine, particularly, offers an abundance of landscapes and buildings that catch
my attention.
I work both on location and in my West Paris studio.
Exhibitions:
2009-2011 Elizabeth Moss Gallery, Falmouth, ME 2010-2011 Reinholt Gallery, Kingfield, ME 2010-2011 Harlow Gallery Group Show, Hallowell, ME 2008: Cygnet Gallery Invitational Show 2007: University of New England, Biddeford, ME solo show; 2007: McLaughlin Garden Foundation, South Paris, ME solo show; 2007: Parish Center for the Arts, Westford, MA group show
Other Events:
2009-2011: Black Frame Sale, Portland, ME 2009-2011: Yarmouth Art Festival, Yarmouth, ME 2010-2011: Kennebunk River Club Casino Show, Kennebunkport, ME 2008-2011: Paint the Town, Waldoboro, ME 2006-2010: Prouts Neck Art Show, Scarborough, ME 2008: Cygnet Gallery, Portland, ME invitational show 2007: University of New England, Biddeford, ME solo show 2007: McLaughlin Garden Foundations, South Paris, Me solo show 2007: Parish Center for the Arts, Westford, MA group show
Regular participant in various Maine fundraising events; work is regularly
on display at Maurice Restaurant, Paris ME and at the office of
Jeffrey White, Esq. in Auburn, ME
