I would think the most ready influence of my artwork would be Norman Rockwell for the whimsy, nostalgia, and human element. Two more influences of mention would be Gary Larson, delightful slapstick, and Bill Watterson, humor and humanity, comic artists who are a credit to thier crafts and an inspiration to me. To a lesser extent and in tribute, I try to infuse my adoration and admiration of Albert Bierstadt and Fredrick Church’s amazing abilities to paint awe inducing atmospheres. Borrowing much from late 19th century American Landscapes, infusing them with early 20th century illustration,. I play and experiment with moods and ambiance. Visually and aesthetically, I work to create sincere heartfelt narratives, most commonly borrowing influences from said masters to produce works infusing humor and levity. Oft toying with the interactions between nostalgic figures and storybook characters, one can see how, in bounding into the realm of the absurd, I am not shy about using the peculiar to reach my aims.