I am a mixed media artist doing expressionistic work by combining original photography with spiritual dream-like elements.  The focal point is transferred to canvas via gel medium. The themes I explore; the subconscious, religion, the passing of time, death, nature, (in a metaphysical rather than literal sense) sexuality, beauty, temptation, and fear. I’m interested in the way different materials work to achieve depth and movement, some of which include; acrylic paint, (metallic and opaque) loose powdered pigments, toner, glitter, graphite powder, white pre-coat treated rice paper, spray-paint, resin, watercolor crayons, oil pastels, acrylic mediums, and pencil and markers. I use color to appeal to the viewer emotionally.  When I start a painting, often the painting will dictate to me what it will be, accident combined with aesthetic intuition.  A few of my influences include Dali, Man Ray, Chagall, Picasso, Max Beckmann, Avedon, Helmet Newton and Giacometti.