Inspiration:

God's creation to me is a marvelous thing, which is why I love to paint landscapes. This painting depicts a wonderful orange sunset sky in the background with a peaceful lake just calling to be experienced. It reminds me of peaceful times. Times that I dream about now, but pray I can experience again in the future.

What role does art play in your life?

I love to create a world that sometimes doesn't exist quite the way you see it with the naked eye. I intentionally use brighter colors that are vivid and wakes a normal paintimg up to the viewer. Art allows me to express the way I would like things to be. A bit brighter, a bit more peaceful, with a whole lot of hope.

Artist statement:

Thank you for taking some time out to experience the art work of those that are incarcerated. I hope that as you walk the gallery, it will take you on a journey that is unexpected and introspective.

Those of us on the inside still have many positive things to offer society and I'm grateful for the opportunity to share a little hope through my art.

My art is influenced greatly by my walk with God. He created many beautiful things and I love to paint things the way I see them with just a little more color. The added color represents hope. Hope for the now and even more hope for the future.

Be blessed.