My first major work arose from a specific event: the massacre of a Native American tribe. The theme of this body of work was a study of the energy and forces present in the “passing” of spirits. Illustrations from these paintings are included in a book entitled A Tribe Returned.

In December 2003 my work was exhibited at the Firenze Biennale Internazionale Dell’Arte Contemporanea, in Florence, Italy. In 1987, I had the distinct privilege of observing first-hand the restoration of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican City.This experience allowed me to speak and learn from many of the restorers. I was invited and allowed to actually touch Michelangelo’s ceiling, an experience beyond the wildest dreams of any artist. I was also fortunate to observe the restoration of Massacio’s frescoes at the Brancacci Chapel in Florence. 

I have always had a love for Abstract Expressionism. The freedom of movement, the use of color, and the textural quality has always appealed to me. Abstractions are currently my expression. One style I often use is known as Photo Peinture, a term introduced in the mid 1860’s at the salons and the Royal Academy in France. This technique includes painting over photo-images fixed on canvas.In the process my photographs are joined to the canvas and then the entire painting is completed through a blending of colors, a creation of textural surfaces, and, sometimes camouflaging the photograph. The photographs are taken on-location as well as in my studio. It is always interesting to see people take a “second glance” at my paintings to see if their eyes have deceived them. I welcome you to my Studio and Gallery in Binghamton , NY to view my work or to simply visit and chat about art and history and life.

Ciao,