The animals I bring to life make direct eye contact with the viewer, silently acknowledging our shared life on this beautiful and fragile planet. The hearts of each of us, human and animal alike, are stirred by the same emotions of love, fear, hunger, and joy. This commonality unites us during our fleeting existence. The subtleties of hue, depth, light, color and form are meant to unmask the essence of each creature I paint. Nearly 30 years ago for about 6 months, I took time off from making a living to become an artist. Though my paintings were technically...more
