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Getting down the basics
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Hi, thanks for visiting my web page. Ever since I can remember, I've experienced a oneness with nature. It's beauty inspires the soul and lifts the spirit. All the cares of the world dissolve away and seem unimportant when overtaken by the awe of a beautiful sunset, a shimmering mountain lake or stream,... the changing of the seasons.
I'm captivated by the brilliant palette of colors that nature provides....the endless shades of blue and violet, red and orange of the sky, the warm yellow ochres and siennas and brilliant reds of the autumn leaves, ...the endless shades of green found in grass and leaves. Nature's ever changing hues invigorate something deep within me. I've tried to capture it's essence and the feelings it envokes in my paintings, through the use of vivid color and expressive brush work
Research has shown color affects our moods. Warm colors energize, move us to action and stimulate the mind. Cool blues and greens have a calming effect and create a sense of well being and tranquility, whereas dull, cold, dark colors relate to our darker moods. The colors you are exposed to throughout your day affect you on a subconscious level. Most of my paintings are geared toward creating uplifting moods. I've been told that my paintings create a feeling of energy as well as a sense of well being.
About the Process:
I find many sources of inspiration for my paintings, such as public images found in books or on the Internet, but mostly from my time spent outdoors. I love photographing the various places I've visited in the tri- state area of NJ, NY and Pa.
I first begin a painting by selecting an area of interest and then compiling numerous photographs of that scene. At the site, I make a rough sketch and take notes as to the colors and shades as I see them. Once back in the studio, I download the images into the computer, cropping and making adjustments using a photo editor. I find this allows the greatest versatility and creativity when creating a reference photo. I often refer to my notes and sketches for color adjustments. I then begin my preliminary underpainting, sometimes using acrylic, to set the tones and values, then progressing to further development with progressively thicker layers of oil paint. The process takes 4 or 5 sessions, sometimes more, sometimes less. The most difficult part for me is declaring a paint "finished" as I am very critical of my own work and am not satisfied until I see that certain something that tells me I've captured the mood I want to convey.
To date I've painted approximately 70 or so landscapes and still lifes, most of which are now privately owned, however I do have a few available for sale which I've placed on this site. If interested please contact me.
Thanks for coming, and I hope you enjoy your visit. Be sure to check back often as new material will be added as available.
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