About the Artwork

My paintings explore everyday moments of human connection—people sharing music, conversation, drinks, and the small interactions that happen when we gather in the same place. Many of the scenes take place in bars, cafés, or music rooms where strangers and friends briefly overlap. These settings allow personalities and stories to emerge naturally.

I spent many years living and working overseas, particularly in Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. During that time I observed and sketched people in cafés, markets, and public spaces, and I also studied with local artists. Those experiences continue to shape how I see human interaction and community, and they influence the characters and environments that appear in my work.

The figures in my paintings are intentionally exaggerated in form and expression. I use bold color, strong outlines, and simplified shapes to emphasize mood and emotion rather than strict realism. I usually begin with loose sketches to establish the characters and their relationships, then build the painting through layers of acrylic color.

Rather than telling a single fixed story, the paintings suggest one. The scenes invite viewers to imagine what has just happened—or what might happen next—and to recognize something of their own experiences in the characters.

Alongside painting, I also create intaglio prints that explore similar themes of character, narrative, and shared human experience.