Artist Statement

In late 2022 I specifically set out to make a series of optimistic, joyful, and luscious paintings. 

This has culminated in the paintings I am making today. 

The process involved creating hundreds of plein air paintings exploring the landscapes of the West Coast of Canada, New York City, and Houston, Texas. 

From these paintings came a body of larger studio works that pull from their experiences and imagery. 

The paintings depict locations dear to my heart and to my travels and pull influence from all aspects of my life. I view them as meditations on an experience, and objects through which to find joy and balance.

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