I think that an artist must be able to paint the real world representatively.  The level of skill required to do this task well is part of what makes an artist.  The same level of skill and observation is not needed when painting abstract paintings.  It is necessary for me to work on representational paintings to maintain my artistic skill.  These works require a great deal of time and patience, but the reward in seeing the finished product is quite high.

Scarborough Marsh, 2001

42” X 42”

Oil on canvas

5th & Pike (In Progress), 2007

36” X 48”

Oil on canvas

Photo-Realism:

Collection, 2008

15” X 20”

Oil on linen