I imagine and create in my home studio in southern Indiana. My desire is to tell a story using the rich colors of oil paint. With an idea in mind, I photograph and research the location, then compose a design into a 4"x 5" photo-mosaic. The title of the story is usually born at this stage. Through my technique and imagination, I strive to communicate a passion for my subject. I want the viewer to feel that same connection.
Through my commissions, I want my client's emotions about the location to be evident. I can work from photographs provided by my client, but I prefer to take the photos myself - to get my own sense-of-place. I have my client involved throughout the entire process with progress photos and e-mails. And I invite suggestions that the client might have. I want my client to be excited and invested during the creative process. And I want them to have not only the completed painting to proudly display, but also the memories from that journey to last them for a lifetime.
Through my commissions, I want my client's emotions about the location to be evident. I can work from photographs provided by my client, but I prefer to take the photos myself - to get my own sense-of-place. I have my client involved throughout the entire process with progress photos and e-mails. And I invite suggestions that the client might have. I want my client to be excited and invested during the creative process. And I want them to have not only the completed painting to proudly display, but also the memories from that journey to last them for a lifetime.