Artist Statement

I was a landscape architect for almost forty years and retired recently in May, 2021. While a landscape architect I was involved in designing parks, playgrounds, plazas, and school and corporate campuses mostly in an urban setting. About ten years ago while working I also started painting, acrylics on canvas, in my spare time. Since retiring I have endeavored to make a second career as an artist. In a subconscious manner, my paintings reflect much of the subject matter of my career as a landscape architect which was mostly urban/city in context. They also reflect my upbringing in New York City and my life in the city of Seattle since I moved here in 1978. I also practice photography. Many of my photos are also urban in context, i.e. street photography, industrial sites, etc.