The foundation for my work, whether representational or abstract, has always been beauty. Beauty is a state of mind that can be seen everywhere and in anything; the curve of a figure, the surface of an object or a bold stroke of color. Fluctuating between abstraction and realism allows me the full expression of my talents but also my philosophical and aesthetic expressions as well. Abstraction provides the opportunity for my artistic improvisation on canvas while representational painting allows me to focus on my love for academic traditional disciplines of painting. Both forums help embrace and express my personal philosophies on life and love.