" I love the work of the Old Masters, but the Impressionist painters are the painters I most admire for their vibrant use of color and individual brushwork.  I strive to achieve a feeling of a place and time rather than a photo realistic approach. My hope is to speak to the viewer, to his or her heart. Painting the beauty of color is my goal. It's my feeling that our world needs beauty and peace and I hope to convey those moments in my work via a simple statement while honoring God and His gifts through an accurate representation of our natural world."