"Still life suits my preference for working from direct observation.  It allows me to manipulate the light and arrange the objects to my liking.  I have complete control over my subject matter, and I like that.  I can get to the real business of resolving the painting...

...My gardens and nature provide endless subject matter for painting.  I try to see everything I can about a nest or a flower and translate it to a canvas.  Doing so helps me start to understand the greater miracles."