ARTIST'S STATEMENT

Passion is the foundation of my art. Upon this foundation, I have built a gallery of personal creativity. This gallery houses not only my passions, but my beliefs. On my walls is an ever evolving exhibit of: BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY.

 My interests take me to the days of old. This is reflected in my work. Most of my images are from a simpler time: old buildings, lighthouses, old boats, rivers and waterfalls, and scenes that reflect very little modern life.

 To create my art, I start with the very best image possible. Sometimes I shoot over 10 to 20 shots of the same subject from different angles with different settings. Next, I manipulate the image using appropriate computer software, creating a high contrast black & white piece of art. Finally, I print the finished product on canvas. It is then mounted and framed. When completed, my black & white images that are printed on canvas often have the appearance of a pen and ink drawing or a painting.

 For those who prefer color photography, I have a series of work that incorporates both black & white photography with just a splash of color. In this series, the subject is not “painted”, as is with most other photographers who show similar work. I start with a color image and remove color where I do not want it, leaving the subject bright, vibrant, and in its natural colors against a black & white background. Again, when this is mounted on canvas, it is often mistaken for a painting.

My work is constantly evolving. As I continue to explore and stretch, my work takes on new dimensions. It matures as I do. However, I still believe in simpler times, times that were slower. And times that reflected a more innocent period. I think my art will always touch this part of my heart, mind and soul.