Drawings
My drawings focus primarily in two areas, the female figure and
studies from nature. The figure studies are strong contrasts
of value and form and often show animated distortion. The drawings
from nature are studies of nature's primary shapes and contrasting
values. I draw only those elements necessary to capture the
scene and often leave large areas of white remaining in the
drawing. Gallery
Oil
Paintings My early paintings
utilize abstract form and strong contrasting
colors. There is some reference to real objects
and places. My recent oils depict the landscape
and are impressions of color and light found
in nature. I render my forms in a simple
manner so that the essential forms of nature
are felt by the viewer. Gallery
Prints I find myself using many of
the same themes found in my drawings and paintings. I work
primarily in intaglio but have also worked in lithography,
serigraph, monotype and collagraph. I have developed two
themes that reappear through out my prints; nature's landscape
and the female form. The prints using the female form, often
show an interplay of stylized female figures with concern
for figure/ground relationship. This particular use of form
can also be found in many of my sculptures. I never make
limited edition prints. Gallery
Sculpture
The recent series called Summer Frolic deals with human figures
in animated and contrapuntal relationships. These hydrostone
and bronze sculptures express the playfulness one feels in
the warmth of a summer's day. This series emphasizes the
juxtaposition of the female figure and the interaction between
their various forms.Gallery
Watercolor Paintings I approach
my watercolors in a manner similar to my oils. My shapes
are simplified almost to the point of abstraction. My colors
are more subdued with nature's light and atmosphere playing
an important roll. I wish to catch the moment with the simplest
of strokes. Gallery
Commissions Germination was a commission sponsored by PublicARTWORKS a committee of Lycoming County Celebrates The Arts Alliance, Williamsport, PA.Gallery
