Maui Artists

Medium:
Digital photo collage.

Style:
Photographic Surrealism

Technique:
I photograph my subjects with my film-based Nikon F4S camera. With prints, I have a lot of flexibility with sizing and scan resolution. I then scan the images into my computer and use imaging software as my creative tool to create the photo surreal art, blending layer upon layer of my photos.

Inspiration:
My inspiration comes from the beauty of nature and the beauty of humankind. I am moved by my awe- inspiring environment here on Maui; by the beauty of the human form and by the positive energy and spirit that lives within every human being.

Philosophy:
When my art can stir up an emotion in the viewer or make them think beyond their normal realm, than I feel that I have accomplished something with my work. To be able to reach into peoples souls and affect them somehow is truly a gift that I feel fortunate to have been given.

Art Background:
Television graphic designer in Toronto, clients included MuchMusic and the Canadian Broadcasting Corp.

Art Director in the music and entertainment industries in New York City designing album covers for celebrities such as Barry Manilow, Carly Simon and Aretha Franklin. Clients also included Warner Music, CBS Radio and PolyGram Video amongst others.

Currently a web designer and fine artist on Maui.

Birthplace: Toronto, Canada.

Migration to Maui:
New York City, 2000