It is the joy of creating my art that drives me. There has never been any question that my life would be centered on the world of art. My style is greatly influenced by years of CGI production and an unapologetic love for the daily comics. My work combines abstract, primitive, expressionism, and gritty contemporary art. It is a reflection of both what I see and what my mind invents. I am a keen observer and find my inspiration in the social aspects of life. My work represents human emotions, and I portray those emotions by illustrating the animal world, often using those most popular companions, cats and dogs. We all feel diverse emotions, but social constraints prevent humans from exposing them. In the animal world, emotions are clearly visible. There is no pretense or subterfuge. I love how viewers and collectors instinctively link to that dynamic through the personality of each painting, each finding a unique connection to the narrative and vivid colors. I favor acrylic heavy body paints with a dash of mixed media thrown in. I use bold colors and textures on canvas or wood panels. Paint is applied with brush, wedge, wadded paper, or fingers – any tool that works best for the target effect. Medium is applied, scraped back, applied again, prodded, poked, and blended… in this way, I build up many layers of interest. Every day, I am impatient to get into my studio. I keep sketchbooks absolutely overflowing with ideas for new paintings. The excitement and energy of what happens during the creation process is the driving force in my art career, and working every day in my studio is truly an adventure.