Artisans of Wachapreague

Color, Texture, Depth, is what captures your attention when you see something in nature.  Recalling the first time you’ve seen a sunset that blankets the sky with radiant magenta, a warm vanilla full moon rising over the ultramarine bay, a deteriorating clapboard carved classic home that is aging gracefully with a variety of layers of Indian yellow.  The horizon line over a natural bird sanctuary of cadmium yellow and golden reeds of Salt Marsh contrasted with cobalt blue waterways excites many of us.  As human nature processes these peripherals, we often recall our first encounter with these views.  It is my interest to capture this excitement that Mother Nature provides us on a daily basis into a lasting interpretation that I want to share my experience through my art that creates a shared tension between you the viewer. My art is full of color, texture and depth pealing back a glimpse of my personality on how we can share this event together, peacefully and without words. 
 
The Barrier Islands of the Eastern Shore of Virginia offers a daily palette of color, texture and depth that always delivers an impact.  Once I captured this sensation onto canvass with my oil paints, sharing the inspiration to express the celebration and fortunate timing of having the opportunity to be on The Eastern Shore.  By Painting I want to have the viewer continue to reflect on their positive visit to the Eastern Shore.
 
Using oil paint offers me the opportunity to saturate the canvas with color, texture and depth of field.  This is meant to draw you the viewer into my technique and control and capture your attention with the intent to have you reflect back to the first time you saw the beautiful subject matter along The Eastern Shore of Virginia.  This is the relationship I want to create between you and myself.  Imagine a wonderful dinner where the waiter creates suggestions from the appetizer, to entre and finishing the meal with a terrific desert.   The memorable moment is transferable in my art.