Bio:
During my 35-year business career in telecommunications, I always made time to study and collect abstract art. I began painting after I retired. Today I’m an abstract artist with a studio in Carmel, California, not far from my home.
Artist Statement and Process:
“A memory is a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone.”
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For me, painting is a rejuvenating experience that helps me unlock memories that have given meaning to my life.
I always start without a plan, spontaneously applying many layers of acrylic paint and pencil to create shapes, colors, value differences, texture and depth.
I play music while I work which triggers memory formation. I recall people, places, events, living creatures, feelings and emotions…..it’s like a slideshow in my mind.
Gradually, as I work, a specific memory begins to dominate my thinking. This phase is like sharpening the focus on a camera. For several days or more, I add and subtract elements until I feel like I’ve captured the essence of that moment in time and the memory is new again.
Finally, I create a title that communicates the meaning of my painting. I’m pleased when my work prompts viewers to recall and share their memories.