As an artist and in my artworks, I hope to communicate a message of some kind to you, the viewer -- if only to give you a momentary escape from the sometimes hectic and chaotic world in which we live. I am a self-taught artist, experimenting with different mediums and techniques in the spirit of fun. I spend my days helping others find a solution to serious problems, and art has become my own personal escape. I need this as fortification from the stressful side of life as I help these folks find hope and comfort. And besides - beauty in this world is something to behold and...more