I practice the sound principals of painting learned both classically and experimentally. I also strive for more than mere technical accuracy, creating emotional bonds of creative energies. There is a feeling one gets when standing in front of a piece of art. It’s not always easy to describe, but we know it when it happens. It might be the sense of place in the universe, the light on the subject, or a fleeting expression in a portrait. These are the reactions I’m driven to elicit with my art. To me, it’s like capturing the space between fire and smoke.