The hard-edge painting method used in the Patterns in Nature series allows me to clearly articulate complex naturally occurring patterns. It requires a tremendous amount of planning, organization, and controlled execution. The forms that inspire me are biomorphic and non-Euclidean in shape. I have a continuing interest in fractals. Fractals can be split into parts that are considered a reduced copy of the whole. Having this knowledge gives me the freedom to magnify or condense an object from its actual size. Also, through measured studies, observing fractals has proven to reduce physiological stress. I consider the emotional and psychological responses we have to color when preparing my palette. My color choices, as a result, are arbitrary to what is seen in actual life. My intention is to present these organic forms and patterns as an offering of positive stimulus in a culture that is rife with provocation.
"Patterns in Nature I" oil on canvas 36" x 36"
"Patterns in Nature II" oil on canvas 36" x 36"
"Patterns in Nature III" oil on canvas 36" x 36"
"Hexagonaria" oil on canvas 36" x 36"
"Hexagonaria II" oil on canvas 36" x 36"
"Nile Crocodile" oil on canvas 36" x 72"
"Clock" oil on canvas 4' diameter
"Sounds in the Grass" oil on canvas 44" x 28"
"Spiral Descent" etching 16 1/2" x 12 1/2"
"The Difference Between" etching 10" x 8"
"Fractal Flower" etching 6 1/4" x 6 1/4"
"Dendriform" etching 8" x 7"
"Clock" etching 8" diameter
