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art has always evolved from my imagination. The paintings
depict places and things that are a compilation of places
I have been or seen. Visible are the contours of Truro,
Provincetown and it's ocean views, but I also
see the colors and shapes of Isla Mujeres, Mexico, where
I often visit . After formal training in sculpture,
I began to feel a need for more color in my work. I
paint primarily in the same manner I sculpted.
I like to build up the surface with layers of paint,
applying it with knives. This gives me the same feeling
I get building with clay or plaster, but adding the
dimension of color. I prefer to mold and mix the paint
directly on the canvas.
While working with the figure has always been enjoyable,
the use of houses and landscapes allows me to experiment
with contrasting colors and planes of light.
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