“Painting is the greatest way of expressing the strong connection I feel between people and nature. Often in the woods I have had surreal experiences that I try to show through my artwork of stylized nature. With my methods the beauty of a simple flower is visible and yet the boundaries have been pushed to show the audience something more. As I paint figures this same stylized and simplified approach speaks directly to the viewer. That is my goal as an artist, to bring out and exaggerate the beautiful colors all around us, so that viewers will see the world in a new and exciting way.”