"I am an artist… I am here to live out loud." ~ Emile Zola

I begin a new painting with brush strokes of color that call to me, then I follow the direction that the painting dictates. I never approach the canvas with preconceived ideas; I let my mind go silent and let the painting take over. The most important thing for me is to focus on the process and not the result. Most of all, I try to just let go. My best work comes from a place of quiet and inner peace. I paint fast and spontaneously as it helps me cover more ground and allows the spirit to flow through me. The painting takes on a life of its own. It gives me confidence, to trust where I am going and not worry about the destination. When I am painting, the cares of the world are left behind and I am free to let my thoughts be quiet, allowing my focus to be on each next step as it arrives. When I focus on the enjoyment of painting, and not on the approval of others, I produce better work.