About
"You have a unique style" people sometimes tell me. That is to be expected, as I do not follow trends in the art world or emulate any other artist's style. I follow only my own aesthetic instincts.
I work from photographs, not live models, and most of my paintings therefore have a photorealistic look.
My more recent paintings are all on canvas adhered to wood panels, to ensure longevity. Before the canvas is adhered to wood, the panels receive several coats of oil-based varnish to prevent warping. Once adhered, the canvas receives at least two coats of acrylic gesso, followed by at least two coats of oil gesso.
After graduating from the University of California, I continued my art education at the Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles and...
