Although I have always considered painting to be a form of meditation, abstract expressionism has not only been a cerebral and emotionally based concept that motivates me, but the actual physical process of painting exceeds all else.  For examples – pouring paint onto canvas is symbolic of “spilling” emotional energies, tossing paint is a “letting go” sensation, spreading paint across the canvas creates a feeling of foundation and balance within and moving around the canvas provides a sense of freedom.

Once I start a painting, my interaction with the canvas evolves into a story of its own using color and form as the narrators; nevertheless this transcends above whatever I say about the painting.  Blended and layered to create varied luminosity and surface texture, I frequently apply paint with scrapers and hand rubbing wet colors together; at other times I slightly build up paint with a palette knife for textural variation – always attentive of balance and interest throughout the process.  By producing layer upon layer of translucent and opaque color, visibly this evokes a quality of inner light interpreting the depth and spirit of life, and providing an opportunity for the viewer to visually and emotionally “enter” the painting.

With these approaches,  I continue to enjoy the freedom and unlimited possibilities of expressing myself through abstract expressionism while maintaining to create genuinely truthful works of art.