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Water is the gateway to my soul.

I credit my cherished childhood memories of visiting my grandparents on a small Wisconsin lake as my earliest recollection of this undeniable truth.

Throughout my forty years as a painter, water remains the central theme in my work, providing a visual timeline that perfectly describes where I am in my personal journey.

As I explore my subconscious on an ever deeper level, the water inevitably shows up. In my most recent paintings I'm back at the pool, inviting the viewer across their watery emotions into a quiet place of introspection and reflection, be it under the light of the sun or the shadow of the moon. This builds on my earliest work, where I first saw the pool simply as a means of joy and escape amidst the pressures of everyday life.

These new pieces come on the heels of my water spirit series, which was inspired largely by dreams and meditation. Acting as messengers bringing insight and clarity to some of my deepest questions, Mermaids and Mermen appeared from the watery depths, whispering the answers and guiding me along as I brought them to life.

It is in the reflection of my own search for enlightenment that my paintings continue to invite the viewer into a space of imagination and contemplation, using the water as a vehicle to assist them in connecting to their own inner wisdom.