"Working as an art teacher for over 20 years in McKinney has challenged me to be diverse in my artistic pursuits. Representational painting allows me to honor my chosen subject matter by spending time giving close attention to its details. Finished work therefore becomes a tangible document of my reverence for each subject. My recent experiments involve modifying and distorting cloud paintings with black holes and other forms of warping. Inspired by surrealist art, I’m looking to strike a balance between representation and imagination. These surrealist distortions explore the seduction of images and question the authenticity of representation in general."