Character studies and figures are my favorite subjects although I paint landscapes.  Extreme dark and light contrast on a subject has always intrigued me. Light falling upon certain subject in an unusual way is an invitation to me to paint that subject.  I do not consider myself to be an intellectual painter rather a spiritual one.  If I see something that I like I paint it.  I give God total credit for giving me my talent and the desire and energy to develop it.  I consider myself to be merely a recorder of the beauty he has created.