I paint the spirit and energy of life in rhythmic layers of color. I use a symbolic visual language exploring both the visible and invisible creating a commentary on relationships and thoughts. As I work the images can be unexpected and abstract, flowing from gathered memories from a lifetime of travel and experiences. I build layers that make connections, and a story comes forth and unfolds. The work evolves, and quite often by the time the painting is finished, it has a history of stories interwoven in the layers. I use sgraffito to reveal underneath layers.