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Channels:
Art, Computer, Photography, Design, and Writing
Genres:
Abstract, Abstract, Alternative Photography, Architectural, Artistic, Black & White, Blog, Cityscape, Color, Contemporary, Digital Art, Essays, Expository, Expressionism, Fantasy, Fauvism, Fiction, Fine art, Geometric Abstraction, Landscape, Landscape, Ma
Roles:
Artist, Designer, Painter, Photographer, Photo Manipulator
Specialties:
Abstract expressionist acrylic paintings; abstract digital art and photomanipulation; realistic and abstract photography.

Biography

Even as a child, I felt completely awed by the beauty of nature. As an adult, I realize that my love of beauty has inspired my life. I celebrate the 'ubiquitous beauties of the world' in my art. Much of my photography is realistic, while my painting is abstract. I am drawn to abstract subjects conveying ambiguity and mystery, more than to recognizable scenes. I savor the freedom and musicality of abstract work. To me, it's more fun to see 'what isn't' than to see 'what is.' I can see what is, every day of my life, and the camera captures it well.

I have shown my art in numerous juried and solo shows in the New York area.

Statements

- Art gives us power. I see it as power over ourselves -– over our
energy, perception and motivational systems. --from my article "Art & Power," published at Creativity Portal and abroad.

- The world becomes fresh and hopeful and new, when we create.

- "Scenes" are temporary; form is eternal.

- Make art, not strife.

(If you choose to use one of my statements, quoted on the Painter's Keys site, please attribute it to me.)

Styles

Abstract Expressionism, Realism, Biomorphic, Impressionism

Creative Tools Used

Acrylics or watercolor for pigments; Photoshop and Painter for pixels. I have a terrific Sony digital SLR which will take a long time to master!

Techniques

Impasto and mixed media for painting. Photomanipulation and digital painting for computer art.

Achievements

"Living" the creative process!

Exhibitions

February, 2008 - PERIPHERAL VISION - Solo Show, Alfred Van Loen Gallery, South Huntington, New York.

December, 2007 - Invited by jury to Florence Biennale.

November, 2007 - D'Arts 2007 Festival, Arthouse Veszprém, Hungary, group show.

July, 2007 - "The Art of Digital Imagery," Center for Fine Art Photography group exhibit.

December, 2006 - Jeannie Tengelson Gallery, Art League of Long Island, Group Show

October-December, 2006 - Random Acts of Art, Group Show in Northport, NY

Dec., 2005 - Period Gallery Spiritual VIII - Special Recognition Award for "Hope Springs Eternal"

Oct., 2005 - Period Gallery Color III International Juried Exhibition

August, 2005 - Period Gallery Digital/Experimental V Juried Exhibition

May, 2005 - Alfred Van Loen Gallery, Group Show

April, 2005 - Period Gallery Landscape VII - Special Recognition Award for "Existence of Cacti"

Feb., 2005 - Period Gallery Photographic Process VII - Special Recognition Award for "Waiting"

June 2004 - Northport Historical Society and Museum, Northport Area Artists Annual Juried Show

Spring 2004 - Smithtown Township Arts Council Group Show

April 2003 - Limner Gallery, Manhattan Accepted to Spring Salon 2003

June 2002 - Northport Historical Society and Museum, Northport Area Artists Annual Juried Show

Spring 2001 - Northport Historical Society and Museum, Northport Area Artists Annual Juried Show

April 2001 - Harborfields Public Library Solo Exhibition

May 1987 - Gallery, Unitarian Fellowship of Huntington - Solo Exhibition, Poster Designs

Winter 1986 - Union Savings Bank Solo Exhibition

Spring 1986 - Huntington Public Library, Solo Exhibition

1986 - Heckscher Museum, Huntington, NY - Juried Exhibit, Huntington Township Art League

Specialties

Abstract expressionist acrylic paintings; abstract digital art and photomanipulation; realistic and abstract photography.

Inspirations

Nature, of course! As for artists I like: Paul Klee, Kandinsky, Cezanne, Picasso, Sargent, Georgia O'Keefe, Ansel Adams and other nature photographers.