Everyone has been facing the challenges of the pandemic, racial injustice and the financial crisis which have brought enormous emotional distress and ongoing fear, isolation and stress, along with the challenges of adapting to the new normal and the grim reality that millions are suffering.

Can artists help?

Absolutely, and that is what I am working to do in this set of paintings.

Indeed, “if words could say everything, you would not need painters,” a comment first relayed to me by the wonderfully talented artist, David Dunlop.

Most people cannot say in words what is troubling them, but based on experience I believe art can help. Art can heal. Art can soothe a person so they can go to higher levels.

I have worked here to reassure readers that there definitely is a positive view to the future.

My goal is to address and eliminate uncertainty and show that there is a positive future and a way to get there.

Art can give hope and help people see a light that will guide their future.

In this collection you will see no treatments of masks and ventilators and people under pressure.

You will see positive images aimed at inspiring people and bringing them to a more peaceful place.

My goal is to accentuate what is good and to help people reflect constructively on where their life is going.

You see, my goal as an expressionist painter is in showing people how I feel about a subject and creating a positive and emotional experience for them.