I can best describe my art form as "graphic expressionism" - a two stage process by which I first capture via the lens of my camera what my eye sees as beautiful in the natural world, and then, using the computer to vary the effect of light, "paint" a stylized version of the subject as seen through the eye of my imagination.

While advances in the rapidly changing world of technology sometimes lead to jobless or other adverse circumstances, the computer age for me has been a great blessing - allowing me to shift gears in mid-career, and enjoy the creative experience from a new and more satisfying perspective. After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh, one of my goals was to become a professional photographer. I studied at the International Center of Photography, and then at the New School - both in New York City. Along with marriage and raising three children, I was fortunate to include a successful career as a portrait photographer. From a purely artistic standpoint, however, something was always missing. And then.......with the availability of creative computer software, came the magical means to capture the miracles of Nature (color, form, light etc.) via my camera lens and transform them into photographic paintings - my own artform that i call "Graphic Expressionism". It gives me the freedom to create canvases in many forms - impressionistic,abstract,contemporary,charcoal and colored pencil sketches. The satisfaction I derive from my work stems from multiple sources. Mother Nature is my silent beneficent partner. The great Impressionists are my inspiration. But, the form and color found in more abstract and contemporary artists have inspired me as well. Creative technology affords me the privilege of adding my small contribution to the vast legacy of beauty that Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir, Picasso, Miro and others left for us to share.

Buck Garden Art and Photography exhibit
4/4/2008
Far Hills, New Jersey
United States

Jacob Swerdlow Gallery
4/4/2008
Middlesex, New Jersey
United States

Buck Garden Art and Photography Exhibit
3/2/2009
Far Hills, New Jersey
United States