As far back as I can remember, visual art, has been an integral part of my life. I am retired now and finally able to focus on exploring expressions of my creative instincts. Watercolours are my medium of choice (at the moment), and 30 years of photographing people and the natural world are my primary source for inspiration. My camera, always ready, has been my best buddy and my vast photo collection the starting point for my paintings. All the elements for creating a painting are present if a photo repeatedly excites my imagination and has captured a unique moment from an interesting perspective in dramatic light or vibrant colour. I develop my artistic interpretation as I work on the subject matter using a variety of watercolour techniques including washes, wet in wet and, in particular, glazing applications to achieve depth and intense colour. The ultimate goal for each painting is to communicate my fascination with the subject matter and to invite the viewer to share in my view of a moment in time and to enjoy the experience.