"Eye on the Prize" oil on canvas 72" x 48" (SOLD)

I am a self-taught artist living in Lambertville, New Jersey.  Although I produce works in pen and ink, charcoal and pastels, I prefer the feel and consistency of painting in oils.  I work with larger canvases, immersing myself in the subject matter, molding the oils with brushes and palette knives, which allows me the freedom to express myself without restrictions. My styles have evolved from representational to abstract color combinations.  I create bodies of work as well as individual pieces focusing on relationships between form, color and placement. My intention is for you to experience an intimate connection; to question what you are looking at and visualize personal images.

I have drawn for as long as I can remember.  In my childhood, I was motivated by the illustrations in my First Readers and comic books.  I studied how a simple line or color could convey a feeling or an action.  In my early teens, I was introduced to oils by a neighbor who gave me a paint set which included boards, linseed oil and brushes.  I experimented with the oils on cardboard, applying them with razor blades.   When the oils ran out, I used hobby paint.  I wish I still had those early attempts!

Although I would not use oils until years later, my attraction to the medium remained and was revived in 2009 when I moved to Lambertville where I have my own studio. I retired early from my corporate job and was able to dedicate more time to my art. 

I thank my spouse of 46 years, Perer Prorok, whose encouragement and belief in my art, inspires me daily.