Massachusetts is rich in history, varied landscape and seasonal changes. As an artist,
New England offers a unique environment that allows me a variety of subject matters to choose from. I am always amazed by the possibilities for paintings when I see marsh lands, fields and forests. Those tend to be my favorite sources for inspiration and I never tire of the beauty they project.

Being able to paint on location whenever possible is the best situation, despite the challenges of changing light and weather conditions. It is a pure joy and unique experience to be out in nature and lose a sense of time while I work. This can be quite magical. Not every painting can be done on location, however, I feel my extensive plein air experience and fresh approach can be taken back into the studio quite successfully.

When I start a painting, I am drawn to certain shapes and patterns of light. Often, the actual subject matter can be less important than the desire to create a mood that allows the viewer to embrace the scene. Thin layers of paint are built up to create surface texture. I prefer to allow loose and expressive brushstrokes to be visible, and I often do color mixing directly on the canvas. For me, it's very interesting to see the "path" an artist has traveled by seeing the patterns of paint on the surface.