My painting process is very meditative and it always begins with a sense of curiosity. I don’t know what the finished painting will look like but I always know what I will be painting before I begin. I have a feeling that the subject has chosen me and because of this, I like to allowing the work to lead me. The Far East always shows up in my work. I think of Japonism. At one time it was more intentional for me to integrate an Asian style into my work and now it just feels natural to have the influence be part of my aesthetic approach.
Artist's Statement
