THE PROCESS

CONCEPT

It all begins with an idea, a feeling or a moment that I want to explore into several paintings. I make notes, sketch, create mood boards, gather images. Then I start to pull out what grabs my attention and is asking to be examined  further. With that, I develop an outline of the images I need, call models and set a date to bring the ideas to life.

PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTO SHOOTS

Together my models and I bring the concept to life.
I devise the wardrobe and they jump, leap, dive and spin for me while I shoot stills or video.

PAINTING

 Using the reference photos as a guide, I paint images  on several layers of acrylic panels. The oil paints dry relatively slowly and give me time create different effects. I move the panels back and forth throughout the painting process to get a better understanding of how the layers work together and develop with each painting session.

ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY

Depending on whether the painting hangs on the wall, from the ceiling or is free-standing, I add hardware to pull it all together in one easy-to-display piece.