The subject matter in much of my work requires me to capture movement and moments with photography.  Photos alone though, do not provide enough information for all that I want to convey in a painting.  Life studies are extremely helpful.  During work on the Waterplay series, I spent hours sitting by fountains and lakeside making sketches. The imagery becomes indelible when I can remember the feeling of wind driven spray, lit water droplets and 90 degree temps. 

A favorite memory was of a young girl who ran up and with her jubilant voice and said, "Paint me!"