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 I step outside and a world of living beauty faces me.  This existence is as magnificent to me as distant places; walking into my backyard can be a little vacation.  Even at times when it is not thriving, I can find light patterns on textures and shapes that when viewed through my camera lens can become exciting and almost abstract. 

This initial inspiration is one that drives me through the evolutionary process and completion of a painting.  I am in awe of such simple gifts surrounding me, contributing to, enhancing and influencing my outlook.  Nature is never far.  It captivates me and pulls me into an existence of feeling the touch of the Creator.  This is where my composition begins.

From there I begin to mix today's techniques with old Master's techniques.  I live in an age of technological advancements.  It is no coincidence.  I combine methods of cropping, altering and printing my composition.  Although most of my subjects are composed when the image is first taken, I enjoy the liberty afforded by modern techniques.

Pastel is my favorite medium to complete the work.  I began using it when my children were young, it was a medium I could quickly pull out and put away.

Pastel offers an enhancement that enlivens color for me like no other medium.  The pure pigment lasts indefinitely without fading, and the excitement of the brilliance enthralls me.

After completing a painting I make a digital recording of it and then I am equipped to print an archival edition, usually limited to 7 prints.

I have recently developed an abstract body of work which is derived from my original pastels.  I think it to be a natural transition, continuing to zoom in on fragments of nature.  This body of work is entitled "Organic Abstractions."

If you only experience a glimmer of my emotions and excitement from creating these paintings, then I consider it a success.  And if you become more aware of the "flowers" that surround your life, then I consider it all a colossal success!

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