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1970s - 1980s - 1990-1995 - 1995-2000 - 2000-Present
"I had a strange eye for detail as a little kid - I could never understand why the undersides of furniture weren't painted, I was great at detailing cars, I compulsively drew miniatures. I've always been fascinated by the human form- I'm assuming that's because my mother was a model when I was growing up, and thus I was exposed early on to studying images of people. I understood easily how the subtle nuances of each pose could change dramatically the meaning of a picture. I also have a facination with the subconscious of others. What makes them tick? Why are people the way they appear?
For me creating art is a journey that I have to take. It's been my task as an artist to harness my love for painting while expanding my knowledge of humanity. Einstein once said that the pursuit of truth and beauty is a sphere of activity in which we are permitted to remain children all our lives. To that I say, may we never grow old."
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1970s
A school notebook.
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1980s
Work was detail oriented. Mostly black and white, etchings and stipple drawings. Colour drawings were explored on conte.
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1990-1995
Began painting in acrylic and explored the emotional aspects of using colour. Began breaking down the stereotypes of portraiture as a staid, old fashioned subject.
(images- Jane Johanson,
Doug Miller, Steve Myers)
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1995-2000
Exploring oil painting. And sculpture. I've always enjoyed breaking traditional portrait conventions. Sculpturally interpreting an individual is an incredibly satisfying task. I was able to express intangible ideas more clearly through abstract elements. Sculpture and mixed media are far easier to create 'true' portraits, but perhaps are more challenging for the viewer.
(images- Moses Znaimer,
Eberhard Zeidler,
Dave Grierson)
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2000-present
Current focus is on figurative and portrait work in oil on canvas. My artistic search now is for the sublime. I think artists have a responsibility to create art that will be meaningful in 10 years and 100 years. Work that will transcend fashion and still be universal as time passes. What better than the human form? While I strive to create beauty from each person their truths surface regardless of my choices. People's fears, strengths, love all come out onto the canvas. The work is more of an intuitive journey than a technical challenge.
(images- Muse#3,
Patrick Brown)
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