These works are an abstract expression of the natural environment, emphasizing movement and energy through the use of color, line, and form. Rhythmic repetitions of swelling shapes, like a visual representation of music, at times advance right off the pictorial edge, suggesting a continuation of form beyond what is visible; the sharp shapes, a counterpoint to the flowing undulations of the rest of the composition. I imply depth with illusions of transparency and build up the surface in areas with thick paint, using textural brush strokes to emphasize movement. In the end, a final figure emerges; an abstract representation of the resilient energy contained in a body of water or earth, pliably harmonizing with its surroundings, despite the vigorous forces imposed upon it.
