There is great joy in seeking new places - both literal and figurative... finding something new about the world, and more importantly, the relationship we share with it. Painting has long been a way for me to indulge that exploration and I work hard to nurture the creative spirit in everything around me. I find great peace and power in nature… and great energy in curiosity, exploration and discovery - of any kind. I am fascinated with water and light and believe that composition is king. My fascination with graphic composition and shifting light have always pushed paintings that I hope open new views of both the expanse and the detail of the coastal landscape. Most often referenced as "interpretive" they easily depart to explore more abstract or distant characters... usually returning once again to rest comfortably at home… inevitably being less about the way a place looks than the way it makes me feel. Born and raised by rebellious New England parents in Miami, Florida. Bachelors of Environmental Design and Bachelors of Architecture - Auburn University. Just over forty years in creative and management roles as architect, graphic designer, painter, photographer, branding and visual communication consultant. Have been painting and drawing since childhood, and am fortunate to have work hanging in private and corporate collections from Seattle to the Bahamas and northern Europe. I currently work from studios in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida - where I live happily with my wife Alecia and Airedale Stella – and in regular sessions on the southeast Georgia and Central Maine coasts.