Imagery derived from seascapes, landscapes and people provide opportunities in a variety of forms which I am drawn to interpret in my painting style. French Impressionism and American Realism have influenced the shape and form of my art, to depict the amazing every-day life of the ordinary. When attracted to any subject, I am haunted by it and am compelled to honor it with sketches, photographs, quick watercolors or words—to release, to reveal my idea. Transposing the desired composition onto my canvas, my intuition and imagination challenge me as paint follows the dance of hand and brush. Through all of it, I strive to make color vibrant, figures interesting, landscapes inviting. The creative journey is immensely satisfying from beginning to end, for my desire is to create and share. My intention may or may not be obvious, but that does not matter to me. If someone says, “I like that,” I have accomplished my goal.