Artist Statement
​As a creator of primarily nonrepresentational abstract artwork, I find joy and freedom in weaving together textures, colors, and materials. My work uses acrylic paints and mixed media on gallery wrapped canvas, wood panels, and paper. Each piece may be layered with texture paste, wax, or collaged materials such as self-created ephemera and found papers from magazines, old books, and maps. Sometimes, unexpected materials like leather, fabric, or found objects make their way into my pieces. Significant mark-making defines my process. Charcoal, graphite, acrylic paint pens and markers are integrated into the initial layers, creating a complex dialogue with subsequent paint layers. This iterative process continues until the piece signals it is ready to be seen and appreciated. At the heart of my technique is a commitment to depth and dimension. The tactile quality that emerges from the layers invites viewers to see and feel, creating an immersive experience.

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