“Life was meant to be believed, not understood.” – Santayana

Art and communication through creativity is important to me and my spiritual growth. I often think about how I can be the most creative, comfortable and still communicate easily. That is why this website was created. Here I can share my paintings and communicate my ideas. 

I was born and raised in Louisiana and now I reside in Washington, DC where I teach art and practice my creative spiritual life. Over the years there have been three "C's" that best describe me - Creativity (art), Coffee (communication), Comics (fun). These have the power to bring me to a place of Balance.

“Somewhere, herein, lies the importance of being an artist. Artists help the world go forward, and at the same time make the transition smoother and more comprehensible.” – Keith Haring

My Paintings

Art inspires me to connect spiritually. When I look at art, I perceive levels; they can be emotional, spiritual, or physical. I've always tried to convey these layers in my work. In the past, I would apply layers of color until it looked black. In addition, I would layer new paint over older pieces until textures developed. In order to convey stories or messages, I would stack pictures on top of one another. I would combine the abstract with the figurative elements. Through my layers, I want the audience to be able to see my creative process. 

Each painting, I try to change the viewer’s appreciation of mundane objects by transforming the way they are visualized so that they cease to be ordinary objects and instead become memorable icons.

I have reread Kandinsky's book "Concerning the Spiritual in Art" after thirty years. I now understand that the layers can become abstract. In my present work, these layers have taken on a more tangible and intentional quality.The layers may depict a person's spiritual development or establish a deeper relationship. I painted and made art on a variety of surfaces and items when I was a young artist. I'm starting to explore my whimsical side and paint on various surfaces and random objects. When appropriately treated and painted upon, a piece of cardboard, a grocery bag, or an old poster can be transformed into an artistic creation.

“A pictorial work…is constructed bit by bit, just like a house.” – Paul Klee

My Blog

My path to spirituality has been multifaceted. Superheroes and comic novels have always been significant to my spiritual development. Heroes inspire me to be a better version of myself. An aim to fulfill eventually. I looked into what it meant to be a superhero and how to accomplish the seemingly unachievable goals that superheroes portray when I first started my blog. Actors, comic book authors and illustrators, and the heroes themselves are all quoted. Every quotation points us toward the discovery of the meaning of superheroism. 

My Blog has now grown into an essayistic blog examining Wonder Woman’s journey to becoming a sage. Using Lao Tzu philosophy, the Tao te Ching, I am attempting to find spiritual meaning to Diana’s story.

“I think a hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of Overwhelming obstacles.” – Christopher Reeves