I am primarily a watercolor painter of realist
landscapes though I also
explore other themes. I have a strong interest in
figure drawing and am a
compulsive field sketcher. I strive for accurately
drawn images that convey my emotional responses to my subject matter.
I have been field sketching and
painting watercolors in the vicinity of Cordova and Prince William Sound for
over 16 years. When I am painting landscapes in my studio, I work from my field
sketches. I also enjoy en plein air painting which I usually finish in the
studio.
My goal is to capture the character of
the local landscape with an eye to topographic details and the effects of light
and weather. I am most satisfied with my paintings when they convey a
convincing sense of space. My hope is that the viewer will feel the emotional
impact of a scene as I did when I sketched and painted it. In the end, though,
despite the formal qualities, the degree of success of a painting depends on my
sustained enthusiasm for a subject as I work and stopping before I overwork the
image. There will always be much to learn.
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