Macro photos of fire are the source for this series of paintings, "Firescapes." While technically photo-realism, I'm not dedicated to the photograph, but rather deviate frequently in both color and form for dramatic impact. Of course all art is 'expressionism,' and though I employ the rather painstaking process of airbrushing, my work is very expressive and energized. Fire, like all the elements is always moving and changing, an endless source of design.

I see the life force as scorching into the picture plane, where I capture the moment, and then a moment later it streaks off, continuing its journey.

In these paintings I strive to avoid recognizable images. As soon as an object becomes identifiable it loses its power to evolve, and involve the observer in the imaginative process. No two people see the same thing in these works. Hopefully, each individual brings their own sensibilities to the pieces and walk away with different impressions.

"Is what you're looking at microscopic or astronomic? I there any difference, and what does it matter? Are you looking at the paintings or are they looking at you?"