I paint with watercolors, oils, acrylics, and gouache. Although the mediums are traditional, I believe I tend to use them in non-traditional ways. I treat then as I do every medium I work with – as a tool independent of conventional, expected limitations or techniques. I prioritize structural weight over medium-specific conventions, such as by using highly saturated watercolors or using impasto techniques to create constructed atmosphere. I select subjects that speak to me on an emotional level, and view them as a problem to solve – how I can translate a 3d object onto a 2d surface. How can I capture the translucency of a corn kernel, the sheen and iridescence of a beetle’s shell, the atmospheric light of a sunset over a marsh? I am, in a sense, architecting my subjects rather than painting them.
Painting a background in watercolor by forcing a liquid medium into contained sections without masking.
Adding highlights to imply a glossy, smooth surface
Shadows create depth and dimension, bringing life to my subjects
My work often involves painting layer upon layer
I typically work farthest to closest, completing or nearly completing each plane before moving on.
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