My goal as an artist is to inspire in the viewer a deeper appreciation and respect for all living things. In my personal quest to call attention to the beauty to be found in everyday subject matter, I particularly enjoy producing artwork that incorporates non-traditional subject matter or angles of view. My work emphasizes the underlying organic abstract design and movement found in the natural world. I have often been asked why I choose to paint 'odd subjects.' I decided a long time ago that there were more than enough artists painting pretty pictures that matched people's...more