Artist Statement

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My intention as an artist is to capture life’s moments through the use of light and color. I accomplish this through plein air painting. I will always choose to paint on location opposed to in the studio. When painting outdoors, I experience light and color in a very unique way using all of my senses. I strive to paint only what I feel are the essential elements needed to capture the essence of a scene or moment in time. I find that summarizing the experience allows the person viewing the painting to complete the picture in their mind, bringing forth detail and life to the scene, as if they were actually there. That is where my passion for painting in plein air ignites! Giving life to a painting so that the viewer feels the sand beneath their toes, the warmth of the sun, and the smell of the warm gulf breeze.