A NOTE FROM THE ARTIST ABOUT MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUE: "When it comes to mixing and applying the colors, I take full advantage of the flexibility of oil paints and enjoy using painting knives nearly as often as brushes in the application to the canvas. Thankfully, oils allow for a lot of experimentation. Using an impressionistic approach, my goal is to bring attention to the qualities of light, color and mood that got my attention in the first place. While my subjects are not limited to Pittsburgh scenes, I would describe my approach as "following the light" around my home city of Pittsburgh. Thanks to the area's diversity of people, architecture and landscapes, I am guaranteed an endless source of inspiration."