~Artist Statement: My art does not have any deep seated philosophical meaning which must be explained to and understood by the viewer. My motivation for painting and drawing relates more to the love of the creative process than for a desire to say something. I do, however, enjoy the challenge of trying to convey the pain or pleasure I feel to the viewer of my work as I observe the world around me . I particularly enjoy portraying the visual beauty I see in my subjects which may not be apparent to the casual observer