The central theme of this body of work is classic workwear – the simple, rugged attire worn by craftsmen, factory workers, tradespeople and others who perform manual work. These clothes have deep roots in our history and symbolize the individuality, grit and resiliency of those who labored to build and shape our communities and industries.

My Truro consists of two dozen or so oils that recall intimate experiences over a lifetime in Truro, Massachusetts, and neighboring towns. I attempt to capture moments in time in this unique place: sun and moon rises and sets, storms, ever-changing beaches, dynamic dunes, sandy paths through bearberry-covered moors, scrub oak and pitch pine forests, and by kettle ponds and tidal rivers.

Drawings of imaginary plants, nests and other elements. The choice of tools used make it impossible to erase or cover, thus requiring responsiveness and flexibility as the drawing develops.