Animal & Landscape Artist
OBELISK HOME
214 WEST PHELPS ST. SUITE 101, SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI 65806
Exhibition Dates: March 7 March 29
Opening Reception: March 7th 6pm - 10pm
Gallery Hours: Tues - Fri 10am - 6pm, Sat - 10am - 5pm
MY THEORY OF FORMS
Being a devout observer and lover of Nature, I have a unique challenge
when painting a landscape. In Nature I am amazed by the infinite number
of organisms and elements swirling in this mix of life.
Representing that power, beauty and unity is possible by transforming
these elements into form and symbols.
Plato states that the material world is changeable and unreliable,
yet beyond this world of appearances is one of permanence and reliability.
This is true reality. For any conceivable thing there is a corresponding
Form which is an independent existing abstract perfect idea.
The idea of a tree, for example, has great complexity and spirit.
It becomes more than an object; it becomes an idea. I use these forms /ideas
as my subjects in a scene to create a story about human connection.
The painting isn’t an outside story, but rather an inside one.
I am grateful to all of you that make my work possible.