As food feeds the body, my paintings intend to feed the spirit. I was blessed to have grown up in an Italian restaurant business in Pittsburgh, PA so knowing the elements of a good meal came easily and naturally. Knowing the elements of my art took time, mentoring and meditation. My materials are like food ingredients but not edible: acrylic paints, mediums, oil sticks, pastels, inks, pencils and paper. I work on paper, canvas, and wood panels. The fascinating subjects of my work are the elements of the soul: gratitude, humility, love, peace, courage, joy and strength. One or more of the elements reveals itself after meditating. The magic of the process and the adventure keep me coming back to my studio day after day.