Days of Green

Memories of our innocent, greener days often bring a smile. Yet because those days are gone, trying to bring them into the present can leave us feeling awkward, even disappointed by the distance between memory and reality. Still, the smiles they left behind and the moments that once shone so brightly continue to decorate a corner of our lives, quietly giving us hope and the strength to keep moving forward.

"I think my art is a journey to explore human nature." *Gallery artist – Sparrow Gallery, Denison TX, Heron House Gallery, Granbury TX, Galrie Du Nord, Amsterdam Two artists have profoundly impacted my art: John Singer Sargent and Egon Schiele. Both are portrait artists, yet their styles are remarkably different, shaping the evolution of my own artistic style. Sargent's incredible use of color and positioning on the canvas captivated me. His portraits are elegant and sophisticated, capturing light and texture beautifully. However, I began to question whether this external elegance truly captured human nature. In contrast, Schiele’s portraits are more shocking, with darker colors and bolder lines. His style delves into the human psyche, revealing complexities and loneliness. This led me to incorporate more expressive and unconventional elements into my art.