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<p>Every landscape painting that I create is an invitation to the viewer to participate in the scene by reflecting on some aspect of life&mdash;this could be a challenge someone is going through, a question they might have, a victory that they have experienced or any one of the endless number of emotions and feelings that people encounter while walking through this life.&nbsp; Our fast-paced world often leaves no time for reflection.&nbsp; We become so busy that we loose focus and forget what&rsquo;s really important.&nbsp; If we can take time to reflect, we can crystallize our thoughts and move our lives forward.&nbsp; The paintings you see have been created to help you with this process and help you achieve your purpose in life.&nbsp;</p>
<p>In my current body of work, I use texture and multiple layers to stimulate the visual and tactile senses.&nbsp; Through various applications, I build layer upon layer&mdash;sometimes adding, sometimes taking away. . . oil, acrylic, objects, canvas, paper . . . constructing, destructing, brushing, scraping, sculpting . . . all working together and combining normally contradictory mediums and artistic disciplines into a harmonious visual experience which allows the viewer to capture a moment of reflection.&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry></feed>
