Nature does nothing without purpose or uselessly. --Aristotle

French Impressionism began as a search for the effect of light on a subject.  The events that led to WWI were a distraction that turned the page to a chapter of confusion and misdirection.  Peace and comfort were no longer possible on this earth except in sugarcoated capsules.

Therefore, I am intentionally pursuing the same qualities that whispered to the early Impressionists.  There is a tangible yet elusive connection to the eternal, and mankind is coming to terms with its inevitability.  Provence is especially potent because of its timeless respect for the fresh and natural.

My current themes change with the seasons, yet retain similarity in their presentation of nature despite man’s involvement.  Cultivated fields, forbidding castles, serene chapels, winding forest paths indicate peaceful solitude rather than lonely isolation.  As our world becomes more crowded and agitated, my response is a calm reminder of the peace that is profound and lasting.