There is a certain beauty to be found in the ordinary, overlooked things
of life which I call "everyday inspirations". This unrecognized beauty
fascinates me, and I attempt to reveal its existence. I fill the composition
with the objects or space and present an unusual point of view in order
to call attention to the image, and provide new insights on viewing such
ordinary scenes. The things I choose to depict are in themselves
unremarkable, but become more interesting when seen as objects worthy
of the time and study necessary to become subject matter in a painting.
In this way, my pieces serve as a guide to fresh ways of noticing and observing
the beauty of the actual world around us. With practice, these fresh ways
of seeing lead to a greater enjoyment in common, everyday sights.

I am also exploring the balance between realism and abstraction in my work.
To create that balance I am experimenting with close-ups of objects' structures,
textures, and interesting compositions. While formal issues such as placement,
shape, color, and contrast are considered for abstraction purposes, it is equally
important that the image remains recognizable.