The sources of inspiration for my artistic ideas primarily come from my interests. I am fascinated by history, American history in particular and all that it entails. Included in that history is the African American experience, the creation of popular music, "sequential art"(comic book art), as well as environmental exploitation. Collage allows me to distill my various ideas and interests into a single painting. Through this approach to making art I am able to use an assortment of media and techniques simultaneously if desired for a particular piece.
I see my work as a catalyst to stimulate thought and promote discussion about various issues prevalent in society. Through the use of visual and material collage, I communicate my views on endangered species, politics, race, and the environment. I cull images from disparate sources to create a visual statement. By combining dissimilar pictures, I allow those images to infuse the paintings with many layers of meaning and association