Artist's Statement
I came to Los Angeles from London, England, and was immediately fascinated by the different quality of light; a peach glow that lit up the landscape and made ordinary objects seem more dramatic. I was also struck by the diversity of cultures that are integrated into the mainstream of Los Angeles life: Being an avid collector of objets d'art, this afforded me unlimited opportunities to paint diverse still lifes.
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My color palette changed radically when I began painting in Southern California, graduating rapidly to more vibrant primary colors from the subtle tones I used in England. I was drawn instinctively to the Mexican painters Diego Rivera, Rufino Tamayo and Frida Kahlo, not only for their imagery but for their sensual love of color and light, which, due to Mexico's proximity, are very similar to Southern California.
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Original Watercolors
I chose to work in watercolor for its spontaneity and immediacy. The medium allows me to work in light strokes for delicacy and luminescence, while at the same time allowing me to use the paint in a more dense, saturated way.
I use only the best materials Winsor and Newton Series 7 brushes (named for Queen Victoria's favorite brush), primarily Winsor and Newton watercolor paints and Arches 140 or 300 pound rough paper. After many years use, I know how these materials react under a myriad of conditions.
I love painting still lifes because they allow me to put together objets d'art that especially appeal to me in any variation I choose. I am fascinated by the way the still life genre draws upon social and cultural history. The artist assembles objects that especially appeal or have particular relevance to the life and time in which he or she works, allowing an illuminating insight into the social, cultural and historical setting.
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Giclée Prints
The giclée prints are the product of collaboration with the very best digital resources. In each instance, we use the best archival inks and paper selection to achieve the closest reproduction possible to the vibrant colors in the original. Only when that exacting standard is achieved, the final color proof is signed and dated, designating it as B.A.T. or "bon a tirer," meaning "good to print." The B.A.T. then becomes the standard against which all other prints in the edition are measured.
Each print is signed, and fully documented with a certificate of authenticity. Go to Giclée Prints...
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Greeting Cards
Greeting cards are printed with the same archival materials as are used for giclee prints. Each is signed by the artist and fits a standard 5x7 frame, providing a high quality art piece. Go to Greeting Cards... |
