ARTIST’S STATEMENT

Working as a limited edition master printer for several years has enabled me to develop an appreciation for the fine art print. While I often use printmaking techniques in my work, the drawing process is of primary interest to me. Through drawings and fine art original hand made prints, I am able to explore the creative processes with the freedom to experiment. Graphite pencil drawings and the fine art printmaking methods provide an effective means to communicate feelings and emotions where words are often inadequate.

While I continue to have a strong interest in all printmaking media, in recent years the graphite pencil has been my primary medium of choice. For several years now, I have worked with large-scale graphite pencil portraits (46” X 36”). In these drawings, I hope to show something of the individual’s true inner self, that side of one’s personality that is often held secure behind the external facade most often presented during casual encounters. It is very difficult for us to reveal who we really are because in doing so we present opportunities for others to inflict injury. I feel that my ability to reach deep into the personality of children in my drawing is more successful than with adults, in particularly the adult male. The expressions captured in the adult male are often one of defiance, self-confidence, self-importance, pride, and personal satisfaction owing to a sense of accomplishment and self-security. The accepting face of a child often reminds us of who we really are.