Being an artist is my fundamental nature. It is a gift that brings with it an obligation to share it with the world. I serve the Art
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My practice is rooted in representational illustration centered primarily on the tactile depth of oil on canvas. This formal work is deeply informed by a ongoing dialogue with graphite, charcoal, and watercolor-media I utilize for their immediacy and raw gestural capacity to capture the essence of the subject.
Where do you find inspiration?I am a chronic observer, drawn to the quiet majesty of the everyday. My work seeks to unearth the beauty hidden in plain sight-the unscripted pulse of human emotion and the vast, often overlooked landscapes that anchor our existence. I am interested in the totality of Life: the grace, the grit, and the unvarnished truth of our shared experience, warts and all.
What would you do with $25,000?A windfall of this magnitude would be a catalyst for my gallery’s evolution, an investment in the heartbeat of Wisconsin’s creative community. My vision is to expand it’s capacity to act as a sanctuary for contemporary voices, providing a more robust, inclusive stage where artists of every discipline and caliber can find their rhythm. By deepening our roots, I aim to cultivate the gallery, weaving a stronger, more vibrant tapestry across our state's artistic landscape.
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