The Artist’s Statement of Purpose

Contentment is the enemy of a creative mind, and satisfaction becomes the craftsman, not the artist. Having experienced nearly a half century in my journey to express myself as an artist, certain fundamental truths have emerged: the unexpected fascinates my unafraid imagination; curiosity propels me into unchartered territory, and intuition directs my course from focused banality into unfocused mystery. I can neither predict nor control this wondrous energy that flows as if from some inner, unfathomed reservoir. I seem at times a guest at my easel and receive with pride and gratitude the gifts of the spirit. During the past few years, I have come to realize how indeed fortunate my life as an artist has been in that this journey has taken me from an exploration of the literal image into the megascopic impression of that reality with frequent visits into the dynamics of abstract expressionism. This evolvement has captivated my sensitivities and passions; it guides me at times with patience and other times with cathartic force.