Inspired by the original art with which I worked,
and
the close association I developed with many fine artists, I began my
work
in oils with a rare enthusiasm. I inherited a small easel and a
box
of oil paints from my dad, which ignited my interest, and spurred my
ambition
toward creative art, using
oils as my medium. Recently I have begun to
broaden
my interest in different mediums and have begun
to explore the use of watercolors. I enjoy this medium because of
the luminous effect I am capable of achieving and for the way it lends
itself to my type of art. I have shown paintings in several galleries,
including Magyar Studio in Tucson, Arizona, Four Winds Gallery in
Prescott,
Arizona, and A Southwest Turn Gallery in Cave Creek, Arizona. My
art has been juried into the Glendale Fine Arts Competition several
years,
with several sales. I have also received first and second place
awards
for two of my oils in other valley art shows. My subjects are many and
varied, ranging from Southwest landscapes to animal portraits and still
life; all have a touch of vivacity and reality which is
unique.
I use the time-honored approach of many of the old masters, in both oil
painting and watercolor painting. This involves painting in
layers
to make use of the luminance of the base underpainting partially
reflecting through the final layers. This also provides a degree
of archival permanence to the art, meaning that it will last for many
generations.
I invite you to observe my work on this website in an atmosphere of
"Creative
Realism."
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