As a visual artist, my goal is to inspire and enrich. If you can imagine the feeling of riding your bike for the first time... I want my painting to bring back that feeling of freedom, or of feeling loved... or of peace, inspiration or encouragement. The Japanese have a term Kotodama (word spirit/soul) that refers to a belief that mystical powers dwell in words and names. I like to believe that mystical powers lie in visual art-- meaning that if people gaze on an image that uplifts them, inspires or even just amuses them on a daily basis... then their life is changed for the...more
