Whenever I create change, the first step is to surround myself with what it is I desire. Suffering from a lifelong eating disorder, I chose to paint food in this series as part of my recovery. The still life’s represent the very elements I want in my life; simplicity, health, and beauty.

Each of the paintings is a study in color, line, and texture. Beauty of form, with little background detail, gives the viewer an opportunity to enjoy the simplicity of the subject.

Painting provides me spiritual nourishment and heals me. I once heard the artist Steve Carpenter say to his students, “Painting saves us.” I believe this is true.