All of the work in this body is and exploration of color and texture through the use of repeated forms in a process I refer to as ‘assembled paintings’. I utilize a variety of materials (acrylic paint, found papers, board, gel mediums, graphite, spray paints, glues, and resin as well as MDF) in the creation of these forms. The individual elements are painted and treated separately and then inlayed in a puzzle-like fashion. The finished work is then layered in resin lending the pieces a glassy, tile-like feel. Often the art works well in small series and grids with the individual pieces complementing one another. I am inspired by the world all around me from the worn patina of a boat hull to the beautiful colors found in antique toys and natural objects like sea shells.