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As an artist I have always been keenly interested in faces
and the gestures of the human form. At times I am sure
I can trace this to a primitive memory of infanthood- images
of a variety of smiling faces floating above my crib. I
have been painting and drawing since childhood and the human
form has been my lifelong subject.
I paint in a traditional style because I love the way
light falls on and reveals objects, landscapes and people.
I am intrigued with the physical details of a face
and the hidden puzzle of a unique personality as it is
revealed through observation.
I have made a lengthy study of the works of masters of
portraiture such as Velasquez, Rembrandt, Sargent, Titian,
Van Dyke and Hals. I know that a powerful portrait is more
than a mere likeness. My traditional portraits depict not
only the specific features of my subjects but also consider
composition, light, texture, color, shape and line;
important elements for a memorable portrait painting.
I approach painting a portrait with a reverence for the
variety of human forms and personalities and a solid
training in classical realist painting techniques. My aim
is to create a painting which when viewed becomes a distinct
moment of experience for the viewer, a family heirloom,
a timeless and beautiful visual document.