Artist Statement
As an accomplished technician in the medium of watercolor, I realized it took more than craft and artistic skills to produce truly inspired works of art. Artistry entered my work after a Kahuna introduced me to the “Haw,” a Hawaiian word meaning, breath of life, the soul, the Fifth Element so to speak. My “Haw” is that moment when creative process, skill, inspiration and emotion come together as art. It is this process rather than the product I seek, the experience where time stops, and the painting is driven solely by clear understanding of subject, craft, and creativity.
Rather than be a reporter of what I see, I work to interpret the essence of the scene in a style I describe as “conceptual realism”. I seek an active relationship between artist and viewer by creating mystery with lost and found edges allowing the viewer an opportunity to sue their imagination. With fine detail and refined brush work, I invite the viewer to move closer to the piece to enjoy the beautiful subtleties offered by the fluid nature of transparent watercolor. To me a successful work must exhibit the intrigue and complexity to spark the viewers curiosity and hold their interest over time.
I can’t imagine anything in life that could make me happier than my romance with watercolor painting. I feel fortunate that I discovered my calling and thrilled that I can share it with you.
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