Humor and fear are similar; both are triggered by the unknown.  A good punch-line has that clever and unexpected twist; horror is the realization of an uncontrolled, unforeseen outcome. I like to dance between these two words, to lead the viewer’s mind down a mysterious path.  This is fertile ground for a story to be told.  Each picture is a stage with sub-plots woven into a powerful narrative.  Impassioned characters wrapped and writhing, trapped in their moment, pursuing, desperate, teasing.

Occasionally compared to Hieronymus Bosch, I more consider my work like a twisted “Where’s Waldo?” that is able to sometimes tackle the more difficult subjects of our human society: mental illness, greed, predatory lust.  Sometimes hard to look at, but always entertaining, there are no limits placed on the viewer; they can explore and project them-selves into every discovery, around every new corner or detail.  In the end, if you’re bored, I’m not doing my job.

My influences are: Durer, Bosch, Klimt, Kollwitz, de Kooning, Steadman, Schorr, SWSCA, and a hundred others.  I have also learned from the river I swam in as a child, ancient redwoods, and woven hills; all from the Great Artist.