My paintings are a record of, and an interaction with, a particular place and scene of history. The radiance of light at a certain time of day, time of the year and history of the location is important to me to convey to the viewer. Pastel is an excellent medium for this process because it can be adaptable and fast. I enjoy the flexibility and technique of the mark-making of pastel, which is more immediate than other forms of painting.
The medium is very important to me. I find the richness and plasticity of the various mediums very exciting. Each different medium has its own inherent qualities. I cannot make the medium do something it is unsuited for. It is a means for expressing the everyday mysticism of the effect of light on the landscape, the phenomena of the weather and what a gift the beauty of the world is. It is also important to record it before it possibly disappears. Painting is an act of affirmation in the goodness and wholeness of the universe.