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 ground. 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 several years, equine themes. The horse paintings have most
clearly defined my career.
My aim, other than exploring the
relationship between paint and ground, is that of most artists--to
use the acquired skills of technique and medium to communicate a
point-of-view. There's a theme that runs through my work. It has
something to do with commonality and narrative. I don't strive to
convey it, but it's been there from my earliest efforts.
