In the artist’s own words:
“I am mostly self-taught but early on benefitted from the mentoring of the late renowned Southwest artist Mel Casas, and from Peruvian artist, Francisco Grippa.
I get my inspiration from my surroundings, both natural and man-made, photographs, music and from images in my dreams.
This exhibit focuses on trees. Trees are such an endless source of inspiration for me. Trees speak to me in many ways. In them I see energy, love, sadness, and so much more. Their texture lends itself to detailed expression while their limbs can denote a range of moods and resurrect memories.
As is my practice, I also include new pieces outside of the show’s main theme as a means of hinting at where my mind wonders and where that wondering might lead me creatively. ”
Remember, if you come to the tasting room on West Seattle Art Walk Thursdays, you get to view these works while also trying out the latest lineup of Viscon Cellars wines for no tasting fee.
