“I have worked from nature, its texture continues to challenge me while I explore the possibilities of modern pictorial space and light. Each canvas leading to the next, using my own language. I have been able to free my own individuality from the inspiration I receive from nature, my materials and the whole history of painting. The cave paintings, the Japanese, Giotto, Goya, Titian, Cezanne, as well as the Persians and Picasso have been my teachers. But as Cezanne once said “Challenge the influential master.” - LT

“I add thin veils of color and form with strong brush strokes creating a sense of shallow space. The movement is lyrical and inspired by music. Music and painting are closely related for me. I see shapes dancing across my canvas, or powerfully forging into one another. Frequently classical music accompanies me while I paint.”

Recently, I wrote about myself:

Have you ever witnessed

Time lapse photography?

A flower gently giving up

petal by velvety petal

opening to its utmost beauty

me!

- LT