I create large-format watercolor paintings that celebrate the beauty and dignity of the ordinary – the abandoned, forgotten, and overlooked. I am an engineer by profession, which influences my choice of subject matter: buildings, vehicles, signage, and equipment. Working from my own photographs and using a tightly-framed composition, I depict in detail the weathered surfaces and materials – wood and glass, metal and stone – and use bold color to portray textures and decay.

Working from my own photography, I create a compelling composition that I transfer to paper. I begin with a detailed painting plan, first laying down large, pigment-heavy “wet-in-wet” washes, then progressively add layers of detail to create texture. With emphasis on highlights and deep shadows, my subjects – with their peeling paint, rusty metal, and broken glass – come alive in three dimensions. I aim to elevate my subjects in appreciation of the stories they tell and in celebration of the dignity of their work.

Recently I have been combining smaller original watercolor paintings with encaustic to create smaller original artworks that are colorful and fun – framed and ready to hang.