Through the rich medium of oils, my exploration of light and color is an attempt to capture the unique sense of place, time and emotion evoked by each landscape that I paint. Using chip brushes and a palette knife, I build a painting in layers, often returning to a “completed painting,” and reworking color and composition in order to distill the essence of a place. From the mountains to the sea, diverse environments inspire the work that I do, both plein air and in the studio.