The artist's approach to painting is generally characterized as Tonalism, a lesser-known art movement that emphasizes color, line, and shape to communicate visual harmony and spirituality. By carefully choosing a palette of closely related colors, Tonalists aim to evoke emotion and suggest deep cosmic harmonies in their landscapes. The artist strives to convey a sense of calmness and serenity through their work, drawing inspiration from everyday atmospheric conditions like sunrises, sunsets, and misty rain.
Having developed a love for art at an early age, the artist spent much of their childhood exploring nature in South Carolina and North Carolina. After studying graphic design in college and working in corporate America for nearly 30 years, they felt a yearning to return to their true passion of painting and creating images to share. Drawing influence from favorite painters like Mark Rothko, Georgia O'Keeffe, and John Henry Twachtman, the artist creates pieces that aim to inspire contemplation and evoke emotion.
Using high-quality professional colors and archival canvas, the artist ensures that their original works are created to last. For prints, they rely on a fine art color lab that specializes in reproductions on canvas, metal, and fine art papers. As Marc Chagall once said, "If I create from the heart, nearly everything works." The artist's goal is to convey their feelings and emotions through their paintings, allowing viewers to experience the same sense of joy, peace, or happiness that they seek to share. Bring tranquility and beauty into your home or office with prints of their work.