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From an early age I was given the luxury and the freedom to wander the open fields, woods and seaside near our home in Rhode Island. I was aware of the delight of nature’s sensual atmosphere and the surprising sights, smells and sounds. This is what has made me a painter.

I consider myself an impressionist-abstract artist. My work stems from memory and impressions of place. My frequent subjects are New England vistas as well as other sights of places I have traveled throughout my life. I find deep satisfaction in painting landscape. It is a way to touch what I cannot literally touch.

As I begin a new series, I hold a vague idea of the theme. I work in multiples of seven to nine canvases at once while developing a new theme or subject matter. I follow an intuitive process of abstracting from the visual memories. One mark or line that I place on the canvas commits me to a beginning. Shapes form as I continue to intuit more lines. I add colors using thin layers of transparent oil paint. Layer by layer, a composition begins to emerge for a possible direction for each painting. I continually seek balance between the objective indicating a specific place and the subjective that comes from my emotions and drive. In my practice of painting I am aware of a partnership I hold with the materials: paint, brush and canvas.

To you, my viewer, my goal is not to describe a scene for you, but rather to invite you to bring your life experiences and ideas to my work. As in music, which cannot be heard unless played, your involvement brings connection, vitality and relevance to my paintings.

I thank you.