My landscapes are images that speak to a sense of place, a vague memory of being there. Encoding is the crucial first step to creating a new memory. It allows the perceived item of interest to be converted into a construct that can be stored in the brain. My paintings seek to make time visible. Whether driving by in a car or moving in other forms of transportation, we pay attention to our environment in momentary glimpses. If a memory was laid down, then these “sights” remain in our subconscious, having been converted into a construct. I use sketches and photographs to inspire my work, but the paintings develop through an organic process. I begin with color blocks, then layer on top of that with line to develop a structure or direction. As the painting starts to appear, I do a lot of looking in order to decide what to keep and what to paint out.