I always work on my compositions on my computer since that’s the most efficient way for me to create. Since I’ve been working with computer graphics systems since the early 1980s, I am completely comfortable and also very open to experimentation on my computer. Since I want to make a square painting, I cropped the flower in multiple ways and finally decided on this treatment. Then I tried many combinations of images I have from NASA and selected the color treatment I wanted for the painting. Using masking in Photoshop, I added the space imagery behind the flower to give me an idea of how that would look. I liked the outcome and will use this as my model.

These daily studio notes lead toward my 2026 solo exhibitions in New York City and  Poughkeepsie, NY.