"I have developed my current style by experimenting with different techniques to create the impression of light and air. Backgrounds are created by applying colored pigment to damp wood blocks, and objects are then drawn and painted with sharp outlines and bright colors to create depth of field. The natural grain patterns of the wood that I use as my raw material are the natural world’s contribution to the paintings, and suggest the collaboration between artist and nature. At its core, my art is an attempt to both express and foster the human characteristics I hold most dear: love, wonder, whimsy, and joy. "