Welcome to my studio.

The most often asked question I get when talking to people about my art is, "What style do you paint in"?

That depends. My paintings are generally balanced between realism and impressionism, although at times I will do strictly "factual" paintings and at other times very loose impressions bordering on abstract. I paint mostly in oil, loving the colour range it provides and the smooth blending it offers.

Without having any formal training, I'm constantly experimenting and I suspect I always will be with painting as with life. In both cases I have found that there is no single right way, but that there are certain principles that apply. They both take practice. You need to find that point between being relaxed and in the moment but also very focused. They both require taking risks and facing your failures as learning experiences if you are going to improve. You also do best when you are doing it for yourself and not for what is currently popular and trendy. I feel a deep gratification for both processes, but I'm never entirely satisfied either. I want to be better, but I also want to enjoy the journey in getting there wherever that is. I suspect that is true of most of us. In any event, I hope you enjoy the result of my "works in progress".

Wayne