Creative Statement:

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I begin by confessing to be many artists in one...reacting to what I see and feel at the moment of inspiration. My brushes are the extensions of my spontaneity and each stroke has a reason for being.  I don't paint in one style. I just paint. Period. I'm finding that my creative focus is often how people cope with the world they have created for themselves. 

The result...to hopefully create a curiosity and communication with viewers that react to my artistic efforts.

 

Once upon a time...

I grew up in Buffalo, NY and began drawing (scribbling) at the age of three. I vividly remember drawing on the walls of my bedroom with crayons. So many masterpieces. So few walls! As I grew older, I realized I would be influenced by an intense desire to be creative in all aspects of my life.

I started painting in oils at age 12 and continued throughout my teenage years. I exhibited my works in local art shows and even won a contest here and there. Art became a wonderful escape for me. My curiosity into creative endeavours continued.

Then, I went off to college.

While at Syracuse University I switched my major to advertising design and communications. The Newhouse School of Communications opened a variety of new avenues for me to spread my creative wings. I dove into the art of selling and marketing. It became my career for over 45 years, As an Art Director and Creative Director, I had replaced paints with markers, and canvases with storyboard pads and dwelled in editing suites instead of galleries.

Now, semi retired, my daughters have encouraged me to pick up the brush again and well... here I am. I love being back. 

 

Education:

Dean College, Assoc. of Arts in Fine Art, 1972
Syracuse University, BFA in Advertising Design and Communications 1974 Minor in fine arts/painting.

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