"For What It's Worth" (30 x 40, oil on panel) started out as a painting of just my old fatigue shirt. Then came my medals and an old peace sign patch that I wore on my jeans (a long time ago) and the painting changed course and became a statement on current events. I used my VFW cap and one of my old black and white GI photos to balance the composition.
New York artist Robert Mars posted a GREAT review of my artwork on his blog, January 14, 2009. You can view it here.
For me, old neon signs and motor inns are the epitome of Americana. I prefer to depict them in daylight and close up to reveal the weathering, the age and the true beauty. (above: "Blue", 22 x 27.5, oil on panel)
I have been creating art all of my life. I've worked as a commercial artist, illustrator, humorous illustrator and cartoonist. Now, I'm concentrating solely on painting. Basically self taught, I recently received my formal art education (later in life than most) at the University of North Texas.
I paint what I see. I paint what I think. I paint what I want to say. With my art I connect myself with the world around me. I am inspired by light and shadow as well as mood and metaphor. I paint the familiar. My art is intensely personal, yet it is meant for all to find meaning. My subjects are from every day modern life. I seek to express value and beauty in the commonplace.
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