Artist Statement:
I attempt to reflect the style, attitude and abstract beauty that emanates from a revolutionary music form called Jazz, an African American invention that has evolved over four decades to become a national treasure. Jazz is indeed, the most widely recognized and respected music form in the world .I document perspectives of this art form; I make music using the paint and brush as my instruments. My art reflects the classic characteristics defining the musicians of the late 1940's and 50's. It is the writers, musicians and singers of this period who are the Jazz Vanguard. I always listen to jazz music while I draw and paint. The music is complex, abstract and intellectual. It takes me out of the immediate and creates and environment for thinking and generating ideas for my visual compositions.