My current work is reflective of my own personal journey or, if you will, process of personal healing and transformation -- a process through which I hope others may benefit.

In the earlier stages of my artistic development, my work was focused largely on that which is termed "Realism," involving landscape and wildlife imagery primarily. I formed a very specific plan, and most times, a detailed idea and drawing, before ever going to canvas.

Over the past several years, I have experienced many breakthroughs in my personal life on a variety of levels, spiritually, emotionally, mentally and physically. This, of course, has dramatically expanded the directions of my work. It has been quite a process and a journey, and at times almost overwhelmingly exciting. It has opened new doors and pathways of creativity of which, previously, I could only have dreamed.

This newer approach involves the unilateral connection to that which one may term the "Zen Mind." This is a place of letting go of any and all attachments to the outcome of any piece of work. I make no plan. I meditate, I pray. I let go. I ask Spirit to guide my strokes. I then put paint to canvas and, layer by layer, images begin to appear before me. Sometimes I enhance them. Sometimes not.

This freedom of expression and exploration is bringing forth images which, I believe, possess the essential elements of spiritual healing. It continually teaches me more about myself and my connection to all within the web of life. In the past, I knew that I could "paint what I see." I am now learning that it is more important to "see what I paint."