Watercolor has always fascinated me; the effects of pigment and water mixing on paper are so unique and challenging. For me, watercolor painting is about making a direct statement. While I do strive for a degree of accuracy in my work, too much forced control deprives the medium of its very essence. My subjects are often scenes that many would pass by without a second glance, but I believe the responsibility of the artist is to elevate the ordinary and reveal the hidden beauty of our everyday surroundings.