Art Biography:

Why do I use pastels?  

The thick luxuriant colors, the expressive marks, and the textural feel of the pastel sticks suit me well. 
Though by definition I am self-taught, I find great inspiration in Cézanne’s use of visual space, Wolf Kahn’s evocation of light and color, Josef Alber’s abstractions, and Johannis Itten’s color theory.  Most importantly, I am the father of three grown children and happily married to Jean for over 29 years
Why Italy? After spending five weeks traveling Italy, the ancient cities spoke to me-- places so vibrant with history and life.  In each work I try to express the colors, textures and curvature of this amazing land.  So many contrasts.  The blue skies and seas contrast with the gritty stone work; the myriad of colors of the glass works; the hues at dusk; the graceful archways and domes everywhere we looked.
I hope you enjoy the show