I consider myself more of an illustrator than an artist, even though the distinction between the two is not that clear to me. The people I use in my painting are an attempt to represent 'humans' that are just human, with no presumptions attached, such as ethnicity, gender, or cultural background. My artwork is an attempt to represent social struggle and experience, as I have seen and felt it. Having always been a member of the working class, my point of view is hopefully apparent in my art. I was a carpet layer for 30 years, and have been an R.N. for the last 7...more
