Here is the current version of my artist statement (which is always evolving):
Art is a playful practice for me. I use it as a way to get out of my head and surrender to the moment, inviting joy into my life. For my process, first I try to zone out and remove my self as much as possible. I let the energy around me (I call it my Muses) flow through me and create using my hands. I pop on an audiobook, preferably a fantasy romance type which is like junk food for my brain, enter a flow state and let the muses take over. Usually we start with a translucent background, followed by a few dark skeleton layers painted loosely with a “magic wand” technique, and then more and more opaque and translucent layers until it feels complete. I always keep my brushstrokes loose and free so you can feel the movement on the canvas. Though I try not to create recognizable shapes, some often emerge - women, birds, flowers, and fish are repeat themes. I love abstract art because it gives the viewer the freedom of looking at a piece and seeing whatever your unique mind decides on. I want you to feel the energy and be lit up by the color, while ultimately the interpretation of my work is yours alone.