ARTIST STATEMENT:
I believe that art is a way of
bringing new ideas into the
world.
Whether it is art that expresses
a mood or tells a story,
it is a form of Communication.
Since the human figure is the
main tool we use to communicate
with the world, it is the
main focus of my art. My
paintings are about contact with
the
outside world and the difference
between self and environment
I do not conform to one
particular school of painting
and my
influences include everything
from Egon Schiele to Carravagio
and
Durer. I combine expressive new
styles with a respect and
understanding of classical
forms..
Education:
• California Art Institute,
Westlake Village California,
drawing and painting classes,
1999-2003 and 2005.
• Laguna College of Art and
Design, Laguna Beach California,
1 year of Drawing & Painting
completed May 2004.
Awards:
Thousand oaks art festival: Best
of Show 2006
Honorable mention Beverley Hills
art show Spring 2005
"Emerging Young Artist Awards",
By California Alliance for
Art Educators Second place in
Visual Art category. May
2003.
First and second places in
oil/acrylic, first place in
watercolor, Westlake Village Art
Guild Show April 2003.
Conejo Valley Artist Association
Fine Art Award by the
Conejo Valley Artist Association
April 2003
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