“Orange Buds” is part of my Abstract Still Life series. The Abstract Still Life series incorporates an element of a still-life painting into my abstract, textural works. At times, this creates a contrast between something clean and refined and the general rough and “dirty” quality of my abstract paintings. I rarely have a plan or any sort of reference for these paintings and it is normal for these to take off in many different directions before settling down into the final image.
The abstract/ impressionistic art is constructed of layers of paint and other mediums. Texture is added or created by scraping, scratching, layering, and using anything I can find to add or remove paint. One of my favorite tools is a kitchen fork so you can usually find a spot on every painting where a fork has been drug through the paint.
As a primarily self-taught artist, the meaning of most of my work comes from the act of creating it. It is the physical act of getting my hands dirty by applying paint and other materials to create an image that is full of energy, texture, and sometimes wonder. I try not to take myself or my paintings too seriously but I try to thank God every day for His creation and for the desire and ability to create.
