I am motivated to create meaningful , thought provoking , atmospheric themes with a fantasy or sometimes surrealistic approach , vibrancy and movement . The use of vivid , strong colors and my preference for oils contribute to creating lively , exciting , colorful art which speaks of the never ending hope and the power of the human spirit even if sometimes my paintings speak of pessimism or depression . The element of water is present in most of my themes , as I find it a source of freshness , renewal and inspiration . Although I favor coastal and ocean scenes , I paint an assortment of topics such as fantasylike , surreal environments that have a story to tell and convey strong emotions . My goal is to infuse my paintings with a sense of light , fantasy and bold use of color in order to invite the viewer to a visual journey in a world of fantasy filled with adventure , passion , personal growth , spiritual and emotional empowerment .