In my finished paintings I want the history of the process to be revealed. It takes
multiple layers to complete a painting. Due to its strata like nature, you are able
to look deeply into some of the areas within my paintings. This creates the most
engaging sense of depth. Even when using opaque pigments, I dilute my mixtures so generously with medium that they attain an overall quality of transparency. Equally important to the application of paint is the fusing aspect of the
process. Initially I cover my entire surface with a thin layer of pigment. This is
not one smooth color layer, but rather many marks with many color changes.
Between each thin layer I fuse. The fusing takes quite a long time, and almost resembles a dance. I place my painting on a rotating tray and move both the painting and the torch head at the same time. I gently touch the wax with the flame
in a way that reminds me of a cat licking milk. Once I have finished a painting I
like to rub the surface with the palm of my hand, giving it a glassy appearance.
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