PHOTOGRAPHER STATEMENT
My passion for both painting and photography has given me a
a distinct advantage in the art world, allowing me to bridge the gap
between two seemingly disparate mediums. My artistic approach as
a painter is focused on the additive process of building upon a
canvas, while my photographic eye is trained to compose a shoot
with a painterly touch.
My background in studying the works of master painters has
allowed me to reverse engineer their techniques, analyzing light,
perspective, and color anatomy in order to create my own unique
style. In my photography, I approach each scene with patience and
care, studying every detail to ensure that I capture a dynamic and
interesting composition.
While many photographers may have a narrow understanding of
composition, my training in painting has given me a more complex
and nuanced approach to the relationship between planes, shapes,
and light. Though I am unable to manipulate reality in the same way
as with painting, I am able to create a more interesting and dynamic
composition overall thanks to my crossover training.
Painter statement
Before I could walk, I've felt a natural attraction to art. Painting is a way for me to evoke my feelings and create imagery that rides the line between the real and the surreal. Until the moment the paint hits the canvas, I never know where each journey is going to take me. My mood suggests a color, that color propels me toward an intricately crafted piece that pushes and pulls the viewer in directions they could have never imagined. I am interested in the faces and figures, and the unique perspectives contained within. Each piece is rendered strong with dynamic colors and patterns. I scour through old magazines and vintage photographs looking for inspiration. Sometimes images appear in my mind completely organically. Through my perspective and composition, I intend to let you see the world as you did when you were a child. Join me as we recapture the magic and bewilderment of our youth.