In all my paintings, whether it's the old world feel of a warm still life or the peace of a cool landscape, the atmosphere of real light and the way it effects our emotions is what I'm striving to portray. When I am able to achieve this I feel like I have hit the mark and the process of painting becomes a meaningful moment for both the viewer and the artist. 90 percent of my landscape paintings are done on location directly from life. All of my still life's are set up in my studio and done directly from what I observe. It is in this long standing tradition that I create my paintings.
Pastels are the most versatile, vibrant medium on the planet.
They are made out of pure pigment held together in stick form with a binding agent such as gum tragacanth. Pastels also may very well be the longest lasting medium on the planet. Unlike oil paint, pastels do not crack with aging and when framed properly, never have to be cleaned.