I’m a Colorist

I'm a painter and, at heart, a colorist. Color is often where a painting begins for me. I'm fascinated by the way colors interact, how they influence one another, and how they can create emotion, atmosphere, depth and harmony. I'm equally drawn to the architecture of a composition, the play of light across a surface, and the expressive possibilities of the human figure.

My work is influenced by a wide range of artists and movements. I have a particular affection for the bold, expressive color of the Fauves, especially Henri Matisse, and the Impressionists, including Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet and Pierre Bonnard. Their fearless approach to color and their ability to transform everyday subjects into something extraordinary continue to inspire me.

I'm equally drawn to the work of 20th-century masters such as Euan Uglow, Alice Neel, Mark Rothko, Wayne Thiebaud, Pablo Picasso, Milton Avery and Josef Albers, whose distinct approaches to color, form, space and representation have shaped the way I think about painting.

Contemporary artists continue to expand my perspective. I'm inspired by Hiroshi Sato, Zoe Frank, Denis Sarazhin, Victoria Kalaichi, Hope Gangloff, Geoffrey Johnson, Nick Alm and Salman Toor, among many others.

These artists remind me that painting is an endless exploration. My own practice moves between still life, landscape, florals and portraiture, with a continuing curiosity about color relationships, expressive brushwork and the balance between observation and abstraction.

Ultimately, I want my paintings to bring color, character and a sense of discovery into the spaces they inhabit.