Vitrum Umbrae Painting

I was born in Jackson, Tennessee in 1979. I was raised outside of Memphis and spent my early years mostly experimenting in making art, never truly pursuing a career in art. In 2001 I joined the Navy and spent 10 years of my life in Italy. I’ve since left the Navy and now work a full time job and paint in my free time. My work has grown to include the random sometimes overlooked and mundane objects of everyday life, from common dishes to discarded grocery bags. I believe that one can find beauty in anything if viewed in the right light. In fact, I would say that’s my goal is to arrest the viewer and make them look at things out of their normal element. Make them see the beauty in the simple things that surround them.