I see myself as a reporter and interpreter of human emotions - a visual reporter. In my drawings and paintings, I express a personal vision of a universe that is somewhat askew. My work focuses on psychological investigations and ruminations in a world I see as humorous, tragic, exquisite, frightening, bizarre, and mysterious. I am hypersensitive to my environment, and enjoy combining the deadly serious with the comically absurd. That is reflected in my use of vivid color and imagery, ambiguous space, and ironic titles. Through the process of giving form to my experience, I am able to understand and communicate aspects of life which express both personal and universal values. I am most gratified when my images and ideas seem well integrated, and I have used my art to seek meaning.