Life consists of small moments and simple places—some we witness directly, and some reach us second-hand through other people. Because of this, the human experience is both uniquely individual and deeply relational. I reflect this reality in my process, beginning with plein-air studies. These are a direct record of my perception and become references for larger oil paintings. Rather than replicating reality, I translate my perception into something new that becomes part of my viewers’ understanding of the world. Each painting is a small point of connection. It represents an experience that becomes richer as it is shared.