“Since childhood, I have been captivated by water, always drawn to touching it and fantasizing about floating on a raft like Tom Sawyer. I would spend hours staring at it, fixating on it with fascination. Though not yet a painter, I lived this way until my thirties when I realized what I wanted to do. I wanted to paint it. Obsessed and driven, I dedicated myself to mastering the craft, learning as I went, aiming to create art that would captivate and leave a lasting impression on anyone who saw it in their home or office.”