The New York City Series
New York City offers some unique and distinct qualities, not
seen in any other cityscape, that come together in one place. I try to
view New York from many perspectives; as a result, my paintings depict the city from many angles and locations. You
cannot look at New York from just the street level; it is a city above
and below ground. Each painting examines the people and the culture and
the beauty of a city always in motion.
The colors and designs in my paintings contradict the notion
that New York is a grey city of steel and stone. In fact, it's alive,
vibrant and full of vitality and constantly evolving, every minute of
every day. The time I spent living there and my regular pilgrimages to
the city fuel my enthusiasm and keep my inspiration alive and fresh.
My photos and sketches are the basis of most of my paintings; however, they are only a
guide. I try, with bold colors, brush strokes and textures, to get
viewers excited by what they see. By design, each painting in this
series tells a story. Hopefully, every time you study one of these
works, you will discover something new that deepens your interest and
understanding of the composition. Through this process, the painting
comes to have a personal meaning.