I understand colors; that’s a gift that was given to me. Not that I haven’t struggled with palettes that lose their edge throughout my career, but those are the challenges that lead to transformation and growth. Painting and creativity are indescribable. There is no formula. They only work when they continue to surprise. You have to accept surprise and let it lead you. These new paintings are a result of a lifelong fascination with the light and water of the California coast, but they still surprise me.

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