My life is a dual existence as a finance professional by day and professional painter by nights and on weekends.  I believe these diverse and seemingly contradictory worlds provide me with both a platform and a responsibility to inspire others in their creative pursuits.  People are not singularly dimensional, except by our own choosing and it is never too late for us to get over ourselves and just let go of self-imposed limitations.  I believe that each of us, regardless of life or career circumstances, possesses creative energy and unexplored potential that can be unleashed when we suspend our fears and choose a live of honest passion. 
 
My own creative journey is an evolution of ever-changing themes which are inspired by both internal and external observation.  My recent works in acrylic, watercolor and mixed media have moved from mostly descriptive to more intuitive, a transition which has liberated my creativity and brought about some of the most honest and satisfying painting I have ever done.  I don't concern myself with epic themes, but rather my reaction to common issues of life and relationships.  I enjoy layering color and working in nontraditional methods such as painting with my hands or even paper towels and using the handle end of the brush to create textures. The essence I seek is the mood or emotional content that my paintings convey, rather than a perfect rendering or representation of the subject.  
 
Most recently my work has taken on an added dimension in which I combine my painting with my secondary passion which is music.  In this realm, I quickly render large scale portraits of music legends in a loose, representational style, while absorbing and expressing the energy of accompanying music from either a live band or recordings.  Music has always been integral to my creative process, however I have only recently begun to publicly express my dual passions in an honest and hopefully entertaining form.
 
My work is held in public and private collections in the US and Canada.  In the past year my work has been exhibited locally, as well as Northern CA and Japan.  I am available for workshops, demonstrations and commissions. 

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