Others will react to my paintings differently. I want the viewer to see and feel what they see and feel. I rely on my strong tendency towards geometric shapes to start to paste and paint. I overlap and intersect collage pieces with oil paint, making one whole piece. I collect collage pieces mainly for their color content and try to match what I see with oil paint and establish a connection between the two.
Color is the important connection between the two.
The use of strong, dark, earthy colors is a link between me and my work. Though each one is painted individually, the similar colors weaved throughout each one gives them a sense of unity. Applying paint to the board is a way for me to connect with my work as well. In one painting, I apply the paint by brush, palette knife, sponge and my fingers. From this I get a variety of textures that gives my paintings a feeling of depth and movement.