I believe when we are incapable of seeing our lives as rich, and we focus on a few issues, the picture lacks depth and truth. Every drawing or photo I take is autobiographical. My art stems from emotions, rather than thoughts alone. I pick apart the images and blend them back together until I find something genuine. I believe that when we describe ourselves, we include an inevitable amount of delusion or denial. I attempt to circumvent this through layering and fragmentation. Certain subjects are often too painful to address head on, so I take anywhere from one to a few focal points, and blend until it becomes fluid. The finished product becomes representative of growth and joy, as well as overcoming obstacles. This process attempts to overcome. All people know hurt, survival, and joy. I want my audience personally connected while remaining explorers in my story.
Focus
16x20in
mixed media acrylic collage on canvas
2013
Focus II
18x24in
mixed media acrylic collage on canvas
2013
Focus III
18x24in
mixed media collage on canvas
2013
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The Rabbi
22x30in
mixed media acrylic collage on canvas
2012
The 3 to King Drive
16x20in
acrylic and mixed media collage on canvas
2013
Bobby Hutcherson
28x22in
mixed media acrylic collage on canvas
2013
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Tossing and Turning
24x24in
mixed media acrylic collage on canvas
2013
El Gato
30x40in
acrylic mixed media collage on canvas
2013
Collective Memory
16x20in
Mixed media collage on canvas
2013
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Don Cherry
16x20in
mixed media acrylic collage on canvas
2013
Man in the City
36x48in
mixed media acrylic collage on canvas
2013
Resemblance
24x30in
mixed media acrylic collage on canvas
2013
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Big Sister Machine Gun
16x20in
mixed media acrylic collage on canvas
2012
Family Memories
12x18in
mixed media acrylic collage on canvas
2013
Hesitation
24x30in
mixed media acrylic collage on canvas
2013
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Breaking Theresa's Heart
24x24in
mixed media acrylic collage on canvas
2013
Bobby Hutcherson
28x22in
mixed media acrylic collage on canvas
2013
Rusty
!8x24in
mixed media acrylic and collage on wood panel
2014
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Fatherhood
24x48in
mixed media acrylic collage on canvas
2013
Portrait of Asher
16x20in
mixed media acrylic collage on canvas
2013
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