As a creator, I define my practice as exploration and process. I am interested in process, perception, consciousness, flow, immersion, and the "quiet state" of wordless being. I use the action of creation to work directly from the unconscious. I find that by approaching my painting practice from the perspective of discovery, I am often surprised by what comes through, and this process helps me understand myself. I intend to represent what I consider commonalities within us all and translate them in a way that allows others to recognize similarities in themselves and in humanity.