“Although I am not always conscious during the process, of the duality in my work, there is a consistent pairing of humor and and pathos in the images I create. In this way, the viewer is caught in a trap, initially lured by the comedy and then bitten by the tragedy that is revealed upon a more thoughtful look. That’s what I aim for – a provoking sting.
I am always looking to make a visceral connection with the viewer. I believe that the intuitive process of picture making begins as an emotional experience that then becomes intellectual; feel it first, then think it. This approach has served me well through a myriad of subjects and topics.
It was in pursuit of good drawing that my artistic career began, and it remains the driving force in my work some forty years later. My approach to drawing has shifted and changed through the years, to the point now, where I feel confident that it has evolved into the most efficient form to communicate my message.”