ARTIST STATEMENT

I primarily paint seascapes and landscapes. My compositions also frequently include barns, covered bridges, light houses and boats. I enjoy this combination of subjects because of the juxtaposition of man made structures with natural beauty. I use watercolor for these scenes because of the transparency of the medium and its ability to show subtle changes of light. I enjoy sharing my vision of beauty with other people.

BIO

• Lived my whole life in small southern New Jersey town
• Have been making art since 7 or 8 years old
• As a child attended art classes with artist Josephine Reiniger
• Attended Philadelphia Museum School of Art majoring in Industrial Design
• Tried stained glass construction & photography but returned to painting in transparent watercolor
• Studied with Ronn Akins, James Toogood, Alex Alampi, Marie Natale& Yvonne Mucci
• Exhibited in numerous local shows, juried shows & private collections
• Member of Gloucester County Art League, Pitman Gallery and Art Center & Garden State Watercolor Society
• Been a volunteer fireman for 60 years
• Has a garden railroad as hobby