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I work from life
when ever possible in hope of achieving a true representation of my
subjects. I want all of my paintings to be specific, while still alluding
to abstract and intellectual possibilities. I have been influenced deeply
by the classical tradition, and works by such masters as Rembrandt, Vermeer
and Caravaggio. I strive to create visual tension in all of my pieces
whether through expression, lighting, or the relationships of the subjects
and/or objects in my paintings.
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Over the last year I have
been working on a series of self portraits documenting my private self, and
some of the emotional struggles I have been facing. “Expectations” was the
beginning of this series and was to express my need to free myself from the
feeling that I needed to be a specific type of man (i.e. that I needed to
have a “real job” and lead the life of your typical working man).
“Depression” was the next piece in this series and came after the
realization that all of my angst and anger with my current situations came
from being locked in a frame of mind of constant self torture and
psychological isolation. So far there have been two more entries into this
series, “Self Portrait,” and “Reaching.” These were used to confront the
man that I have become and express my need to find the answers necessary to
reach the next stage in my life. This series has recently branched out, and
will begin to document my family life as well as different sectors of
society.
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