My work does not seek to represent actual places but rather to distill the emotional and spiritual essence of an archetypal , primordial experience transcending everyday life . It is directly influenced by my childhood love of nature and feeling so very small while reflecting on thoughts about time , serenity and the quiet power of the universe . Surrounded by the immensity of the sky and earth I feel that nature is both a refuge and a celebration . It is inevitable that this kind of passion would end up being the focus of my body of work . I hope for my work to create an oasis in time , a respite from the frantic lives most of us live nowadays . This is how I feel as I create in my studio and I believe that feeling resonates with others who see my work .
The past 3 years have been a glorious journey filled with purpose . My first thought when I wake up is thinking about my current works in process . Every spare moment of the day I think about different ways to solve problems or invent new techniques . My last thought at night is how can I squeeze just a little more studio time out of the next 24 hours .
When I look back over the many years of uncertainty and striving I ’ m so grateful to have arrived home . I ’ ve learned how to create from the heart . If the integrity of my intent is there , chances are someone else will love it too . I look forward eagerly to the future . I can ’ t wait to see what I do next .