Introduction

Color, composition and the manner in which paint is applied to a surface--these are

my first considerations. The initial attraction is to the physicality of paint itself--the

texture and viscosity of acrylic and oil--and the spring or resistance of the painting

surface. For me, these are the things that make painting compelling.

As far as subject goes, it can be anything at all. For many years figures were my

main interest and I painted them almost exclusively. The figure paintings found a wide

audience, but eventually I began painting textural abstracts and for the last number of

years, equine themes. The horse paintings have most clearly defined my career.

In the abstracted pieces, subtle color fields are layered then organized; dependent on

one another for depth and variation in the finished piece. And for what I hope conveys

to the viewer an intended meaning free from literal interpretation.

Beyond that, my aim is that of most artists--to use the acquired skills in technique

and medium to communicate a point-of-view. There's a theme that runs through my

representational work. It has something to do with commonality and narrative. I don't

strive to convey it; it's been there from my earliest efforts. For the non-representational

work, just the opposite.

My Horse Paintings

The horses in my paintings don't inhabit

literal-looking environments. I leave out

extraneous elements which I find to be a

deterrent to making a solid painting. I also

leave out references to human influences and

therefore rarely paint horses engaged in sports

or otherwise performing.