“Wings” brings to mind all that is airy and atmospheric, floating or flying around. I am always looking to the sky, studying the clouds and their shapes and colors, so this is where I began for this show. I started some of my paintings for the Wings show this spring and was influenced by the grasses growing in the hills around Redwood City, and the idea that as things dry up the seeds start popping and dispersing. That led to thoughts about all the natural bits of life that are floating around in the air—pollen, dust, insects, and seeds. Finally, the five smallest paintings began with landscapes that I think of as stage settings for various characters—in this case, creatures with wings.

Redwood City, October 2008