I am fascinated with how light and shadow work together to describe the world in paintings and drawings. In all of my paintings, my focus is on the quality of light and how it describes the subject matter. Whether I paint in oils, watercolors or gouache, my methodology is to always paint in layers to create a feeling of space in my works. I learned the technique of layered painting by doing study copies of Old Master paintings. While I love the Old Masters’ techniques, I also love the modern color palette. Blending the Old Master techniques with the modern color palette is the constant challenge I like to conquer with each new painting.