Artist Statement
Painting colorful underwater subjects is an expression of my love for the oceans. After getting scuba certified in 1991 I found that the world wears a different face below the surface of the sea. I find that transferring these subjects I see when I am underwater into brightly colored oil or watercolor paintings releases these emotions. I like to think of my marine paintings as celebrating life in the sea. Finding inspiration and then creating works of art is a problem often faced by artists. My inspiration comes from the underwater photographs I take of the sea life fishes and corals on my scuba diving trips. Armed with my underwater photos I then let the subject matter dictate if the piece will work better in watercolor or oil paints. The transparency of watercolors on the smooth surface of hot pressed paper may be what is needed for the delicate shape of a butterfly fish or the heavier application of oil paints on canvas for the bulkier body of a
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Third Ward Art Festival: 27