art that pushes boundaries

My first abstract painting series was created from the discarded doors of a recently renovated building. That series ended up selling to a private collector.

Elated by the outcome of that experience I jumped straight into painting on canvas, but struggled to hone the same kind of inspiration that initially led me to paint.

For two years I barely touched a paintbrush. Instead, I opted to create my art with….. literally anything else.

Used cardboard, rocks, and sponges… even a turkey baster have all made an appearance in my paintings in lieu of a standard brush.

I loved the idea of pushing the boundaries of what it means to create art - and what It takes to make it.

n early 2010, I had another boundary pushing idea. This time replacing my canvas with people.

It took plenty of trial and error for my vision to come to fruition, but ultimately this project led to the creation of my Press Art series.

I found myself once again without a paintbrush in hand. Instead of cardboard or a turkey baster, I used bodies pressed to canvas.

Including other humans in my creative process brought along a more intentional approach. From exploring skin-safe paint brands and ingredients , to experimenting with different canvas sizes, and refining my skills at mixing color.

After much exploration, I finally discovered a strategy and design style that spoke to my creative niche and have continued to explore new techniques and push the boundaries of what we perceive as art.