As a Classical Realism artist I uphold the high standards and principles embodied in traditional representational art.
For me Classical Realism is characterized by the ability to stay true to nature, thorough artistic training and skillful
craftsmanship. I achieve this truthful depiction through a strict adherence to age old painting techniques, color
integrity and the authenticity of light and shadow. Here you see the 1st layer, also known as a monochromatic underpainting.

Underpainting, also called dead coloring, is a lost art. What was once one of the most commonly used techniques in oil
painting has fallen into almost total disuse among contemporary painters. From the beginnings of oil painting,
underpainting was an essential stepping stone which permitted the painter to rapidly define composition, lighting and
the atmosphere of his work. Just as the painters of the past, I use this layer as a guide through an often long and
laborious process that allows me to have a clear vision of the overall sense of the painting, although it eventually
will entirely be covered by successive paint layers and glazes.

As a Classical Realist artists, I draw from nature's inexhaustible repository of forms and colors to create art that
compares with the works of masters of European academic art of the 19th centurty.

I constantly strive to hone my skills of representation through the attendance of workshops and life drawing sessions.
Beauty in Classical Realism is defined by the harmonious confluence of lines, patterns and colors. Paintings done in
this tradition must provoke a positive emotional response in the viewer by suggesting patterns that provide a dominant
focus and establish a path of orderly movement for the viewer's eyes. Skillful craftsmanship in painters of Classica
Realism is acquired through years of diligent training, constant practice and uncompromising discipline. This accquisition
of technical skill allows me to convey completeness and thoroughness in my work, from conception to execution.

Due to many requests, I now offer private painting instructions.