My form of expression is painting; there are, of course, other means to this end, such as literature, philosophy, or music; but as a painter, cursed or blessed with a terrible and vital sensuousness, I must look for wisdom with my eyes. ~Max Beckmann (1884-1950)

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A wide-eyed fascination with comic books since I was a boy generated a passion for the genre that drives my considerable Abstract Expressionist paintings today. Comic books fueled my early love for art and reading. After struggling for many years with how to integrate this boyhood passion into my paintings, I stumbled upon a book comprised of Action Comics covers featuring Superman from the 1930’s and 1940’s. The book became the inspiration for my signature Action Abstraction series combining the elements of Abstract Expressionism and the Pop Art elements of comic books.       

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Events and Shows for 2012 and Beyond...

My painting Fantastic #1 (Inspired by the cover for the original Fantastic Four #1) was sold during the WGBH Fine Arts Auction on March 24, 2012 as part of the fundraising for the Boston Public Television station.

In June 2012, I will be exhibiting two paintings from my Action Abstraction series at the NK Gallery on Harrison Ave. in Boston. The exhibit will be showing from June 1-22, with a reception on Friday, June 1st from 5-8.