I begin my current paintings with line work, providing a familiarity and connection with the canvas. This begins an intuitive conversation between me and the surface. The intuitively-created lines are important compositional elements. They provide a framework and direction for fluid and brisk brush strokes. Guided by these original brush strokes I continue with layers, subtractions and more lines and layers, listening to the conversation as it develops.

When I paint I feel fluid, energetic and spontaneous. I enjoy the surprises as the painting evolves and seems to challenge me to make another mark or to add another layer. I work with non-representational abstractions because there are no restrictions, and the expressive non-verbal conversation can go to a deeper level, which excites me.

The painting is complete when the conversation between the artist and the canvas has ended. My hope is that this visual conversation will then speak to the viewer.