In my work, each mark is made after I see a form take shape on the empty canvas or page, whether it be a shadow, a paper irregularity, or something seen in my mind’s eye. With each line that reveals itself, a new mark is made in reaction to the one before it, slowly building the story the surface wants to tell. Then, working with the essential nature of my materials, I allow the paint, ink or graphite to live and breathe. Line and shadow come together and form organic entities that explore the constraints of a given surface. I enjoy juxtaposing harsh, sharp lines against organic forms that are soft, bulbous, and often pod-like. Although art making is a meditative, non-emotional process for me, my work is often illustrative of my emotional state at the time.
