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My
style, by definition, is realist. Which implies that my work appears
to the viewer as the image might appear in real life.
The waters become muddied from this point on when
one considers what techniques I utilize to achieve realism.
The world we dwell within is a world of light. Light reflected,
light absorbed, light that is obstructed, light that freely illuminates,
light that reveals or light that obscures all combine in an ever
changing matrix. Without that light we would see no shapes,
no mass and perhaps most importantly.....no color.... and
color is the heart of it all.
Images are created with light and color. Sometimes hundreds of
colors within a few square millimeters so that the viewers eye
and mind may combine them to form a recognizable image. I have
never been a slave to any particular school of painting.....I
love and respect them all. Images that exhibit dramatic interaction
of light and color are the cornerstone. Techniques used in impressionism,
expressionism and pointillism are used freely. As in life, I use
what I need and leave the rest, remaining true to my intent and
the emotion behind the content. The goal is certainly not to achieve
photorealism. The goal is to generate within the viewer an emotion
or a memory that results in an emotion. One interesting aspect
of my technique is the use of computer digital imaging in laying
out my primary guidelines. I refer to this as going on "virtual
location" where I am afforded the luxury of total control over
what I am viewing as I render the painting. Elements such as composition,
value, light and color are determined on the computer which I
then use to generate my visual references prior to creating the
final painting. I feel it is important to note that I use this
technique as a modern day tool and in no way is it used to generate
or transfer the final presentation onto the canvas. The freedom
it provides, however, is invaluable as I bridge the gulf between
traditional techniques and modern technology.
The subjects of my works will vary from local color and regional
themes to places I have visited, however, occasionally an image
will be produced based on events that have transpired within the
world that have touched my heart and soul on the deepest level.
An example of this comes in the form of "Still Life of Sorrow".
The subject of this painting is Prince Harry and the unspeakable
grief he experienced at the loss of his beloved mother, Lady Diana.
The painting embodies an image that touched millions worldwide,
with his innocence and sorrow expressed in just one word...."Mummy".
To this very day I remain fearful my intentions will be misunderstood
as I bring this painting to the public. Never the less I am compelled
to release this work so that whom ever views it in the future
may never forget the true tragedy and horror that occurred at
this point in our history, a small boy who has to go on.
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Excerpt from
"Nights in White Satin"from the
album "Days of Future Past" by
The Moody Blues