Whether in my still lifes or my figurative paintings, the goal is to create an abstract form of storytelling with images as simple and direct as children’s book illustrations, while at the same time being as mysterious as dreams. Clarity and Ambiguity: balancing both these elements is essential. And though my pictures often resemble and are indeed informed by traditional forms of illustration, the important distinction between Fine Art and Illustration is in the intent. That is to say, I’m more interested in the emotional effect of an image than the specific narrative. It may look like a book illustration, but it is only in appearance. The only thing I’m looking to illustrate is my consciousness.
Born New Orleans, Louisiana
Currently residing in The Village Green in Los Angeles, California
Education:
Episcopal High, Baton Rouge
John Woolman School / 1971
Louisiana State University / With Paul Georges / 1972
San Francisco / 1973-’75
Maharishi International University / 1974-’75
California Institute of Art / 1978
Art Center College of Design / 1978-’81 BFA
Exhibitions
2018…… First Congregation Church of LA / with Dan McCleary
2010…..Texas National / Judy Pfaff curator
2010…..African Millennium Foundation / Solo Show
2009….Karen Lynne Gallery / Melange
2008….Karen Lynne Gallery / Mirror Image
2007….Wright Institute
2007….Show and Tell / The Art of Harmony / Zimmer Museum
2006….Show and Tell / The Art of Time / Zimmer Museum
2005….Karen Lynne Gallery / Beverly Hills
2004….New Voices, New Visions / W Hotel / Westwood / Solo Show
2003….Santa Cruz League Art League / American Figurative
2003…….Palm Springs Dessert Museum / 34th Annual National Exhibition
2002….LSU Faculty Invitation
1991…. Pasadena Gallery / with Jim Crandall