On a personal level painting this piece reminded me that no matter the situation wether is good or bad we have a choice to make the best out of it while adding a touch of color (life) to a piece that’s going to stand tall and will Always StandOut!

I hope when people look at this painting, they are reminded that color possesses a language without words and you as an individual can also be like the flamingo standing tall with full of life.

Raised in the vibrant coastal town of Oceanside, I am an artist who has been immersed in the world of creativity for as long as I can remember. My journey through art has been a passionate exploration, with a particular fondness for urban and graffiti art, where adrenaline meets the canvas.

My days are consumed by a harmonious blend of work and artistry. Whether it’s putting in the hours at my day job or spending countless moments sketching, customizing, and designing, art is the heartbeat of my existence. I find immense joy in breathing life and color into seemingly mundane canvases, turning them into captivating works of expression.

What drives me as an artist is the relentless pursuit of growth and evolution. I thrive on the challenge of pushing my artistic boundaries and embracing various mediums. Each creation is an opportunity to explore new horizons and incorporate fresh elements into my artistry.

As I continue my artistic journey, I invite you to join me on this exhilarating ride through my world, where passion and creativity converge to create a visual symphony that tells a story all its own. Welcome to my canvas, where imagination knows no bounds.

I usually go into a meditative state and see what comes into my mind. Initially a star came to me but then it changed into bright yellow (my grandsons favorite color); so, I walked out to the view of the hilly skyline near my house, made a quick sketch and created my piece from it showing a sun instead of a star.

I paint & create for fun and I love color so I guess the word “playful” comes to mind.

“I’m a bit of a Nomad Artist who grew up in the UK and spent a couple of years in Norway before moving to Albuquerque, San Diego, Pasadena and then settling in Seattle. Now I’ve returned to Southern California to paint and create my experiences of traveling the world and exploring other fascinating cultures. I love color and patterns and using my imagination to create my art. I use all kinds of medium but mostly acrylics and lots of intuition.”

This piece signifies a lot of growth that I’ve done since I had my daughter who is now four.

For me the plant and the painting conveys a message that everyone can grow and thrive in the right environment with the right people. If you are nurtured and loved anything can happen.

Out of everything I have painted this is my daughter’s favorite.

With my painting I want to raise awareness of the importance of community engagement, and the rich diversity that Escondido offers. As we “Come Together”, like trees, we grow stronger together.

Art is for all. I create with no expectations. If people can connect with my art, then that is amazing.

For me, the essence of creating and sharing the arts in my community of Escondido is part of my job description. Many of us artists feel compelled to create and celebrate the richness of diversity.

Artists are an essential part of our world.

Esco Art Alley project brought beauty to a most unlikely section of Escondido – an alley. It brought a group of local Artists together for this project, and has created a body of work that is a gift to our city. This coming together benefits our community by creating an art destination for the public to come and visit. This is the beauty of art. When we support the arts, the arts support all surrounding businesses and organizations within their respective communities.

I collect photographs from the hikes I take, especially around the southwest, the deserts and National Parks. For my mural, I chose one photograph I took nine years ago in Page, AZ in Antelope Canyon. I have vivid memories of my hike there in the slot canyon . It was unbelievable. I wanted to remember it and that’s why I use the camera – to reinforce my memory. I transferred what I saw and captured in the camera onto a hard surface and then enlarged it onto the plywood panels using acrylic paint. I chose to render it in a graphic design style or an abstraction.

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I am a Stroke Survivor, evolving as a (simple intermediate) artist. I have aphasia from my stroke, a condition that affects my speech. After my stroke, nearly six years ago, it first took seven or eight months to fully understand my ‘condition’ and to ‘start-over’. It took a few more months, to collect my thoughts and my tools to start my ‘new life’. Now, I’m using my new Mantra: “Enjoy life visually, less verbally”, and practice it. I’m trying to ‘walk the walk’, because I can’t ‘talk the talk’.