“My paintings are often deemed as cheerful depictions of the landscape. They may appear sentimental. But they are so in the face of the mounting complexities and urgent problems that we have to confront in modern life. Most successes in life are attributed to skill and talent. This overlooks the fact that optimism determines the outcome of most challenging endeavors in life. My paintings are based on the concept of this positive outlook. I call it hope. Often we need tools to preserve our hopeful dispositions. Positivism is a state of mind. Cheerfulness is an achievement. Hope is something to celebrate, and my paintings are a reflection of this approach to art and life. I hope you find them comforting.”

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