Artist Statement
As an artist, my work is rooted in the process of unleashing chaos while maintaining a sense of control. Through splattering paint of varying viscosity and color onto a primed canvas, I embrace the spontaneous nature of art-making. However, in the midst of this chaos, I maintain a deliberate sense of control, always keeping an overall image in my mind.
My sources of inspiration come from many different places, including geography, city sprawls, and the general imperfections of life. It is through these inspirations that each of my paintings takes on a unique identity of its own. The layered colors, patterns, and textures create a visual story that is both unpredictable and deliberate.
To further develop the depth and movement in my paintings, I use a black paint pen to outline one color tone, building contrast and creating a sense of three-dimensionality. This meditative process of outlining can sometimes take weeks to complete, as I carefully consider the balance between the spontaneous and deliberate elements of my work.
Once the painting is finished, I stretch the canvas, giving the artwork a sense of completion and permanence. My hope is that my abstract artwork invites the viewer to reflect on the balance between chaos and control, spontaneity and intentionality, and the beauty that can be found in both.
My sources of inspiration come from many different places, including geography, city sprawls, and the general imperfections of life. It is through these inspirations that each of my paintings takes on a unique identity of its own. The layered colors, patterns, and textures create a visual story that is both unpredictable and deliberate.
To further develop the depth and movement in my paintings, I use a black paint pen to outline one color tone, building contrast and creating a sense of three-dimensionality. This meditative process of outlining can sometimes take weeks to complete, as I carefully consider the balance between the spontaneous and deliberate elements of my work.
Once the painting is finished, I stretch the canvas, giving the artwork a sense of completion and permanence. My hope is that my abstract artwork invites the viewer to reflect on the balance between chaos and control, spontaneity and intentionality, and the beauty that can be found in both.
Artist Story
I am a Savannah-based artist with a passion for abstraction, the unusual, imperfect details, robots, and cephalopods. I began my art journey in Pittsburgh while pursuing my Masters Degree in Elementary Education at the University of Pittsburgh. After completing the rigorous one year program, I moved to Washington, D.C. and began teaching full time. While in our nation's capital, visiting the Smithsonians and other smaller galleries, my love of art intensified and became more than something I did in my free time. Before long, I completed my first series of abstract paintings entitled, "Boundaries." The paintings in this series reflected my love of nature and its beautiful imperfections.
After four years in D.C., my wife Sarah and I moved into a slightly more spacious house in Austin, Texas. Here, I began working with larger canvases and within a year, I released my second series of abstract paintings entitled, "Collisions." In this collection, I went big and explored the concepts of chaos and movement. The collection embodied change, beauty, and progress.
In addition to my abstract work, I also released a coloring book entitled, A Few of My Favorite Things, and makeover thrift store painting for fun. Currently I am living in the beautiful Victorian District in Savannah Georgia, teaching eight grade ELA, painting custom murals, and publishing my first novel - The Apple from Outer Space!
After four years in D.C., my wife Sarah and I moved into a slightly more spacious house in Austin, Texas. Here, I began working with larger canvases and within a year, I released my second series of abstract paintings entitled, "Collisions." In this collection, I went big and explored the concepts of chaos and movement. The collection embodied change, beauty, and progress.
In addition to my abstract work, I also released a coloring book entitled, A Few of My Favorite Things, and makeover thrift store painting for fun. Currently I am living in the beautiful Victorian District in Savannah Georgia, teaching eight grade ELA, painting custom murals, and publishing my first novel - The Apple from Outer Space!