I have observed that most traditional visual artists are concerned with their surroundings (landscapes, cityscapes), their possessions (still life), and the people around them (portraiture). My work has touched on all three concerns, but my focus returns continually to the figure and objects. I have often juxtaposed figure with object in an attempt to invent a codependence of meaning between them. Objects such as flowers, electric fans, hardware, and fruit all have found entry into my prints, paintings, and drawings.

In college I learned the archaic process of etching. The process was so removed of immediacy, I could not help but be challenged by it. Printmaking, in general, is about delaying gratification and differs in this respect from both drawing and painting which are quick, juicy pleasures. A friend once likened printmaking to cooking; so much preparation and timing was needed before anything worthy could be produced.

Lately, my prints have been linoleum cut prints - simple images, some taken with my cheap cell phone camera that I then translate into a black and white lino cuts and paint in with watercolor.