About Craig

I consider myself to be a multimedia artist as my portfolio is as varied as my experiences - both as an artist and art teacher. Many of my recent original artworks are acrylic on canvas; however, my portfolio also contains other water-based media like watercolor and gouache, in addition to oils, oil pastels, India ink, and some artworks that are a combination of one or more in a mixed media or collage artwork. I also use my acrylics to paint directly onto silk; creating wearable or decorative original artworks. Creating artwork has been a life-long passion for me; however, it has only been my full-time pursuit since Fall 2020. A common theme throughout many of my artworks is “controlled chaos.” It’s enjoyable to present to the audience: the juxtaposition of bright and vibrant colors against darker and duller ones, smooth painting versus heavily textured areas, smooth color transitions beside hectic and frantic markings. Inspiration for my artwork comes from everywhere and everyone: nature, past destinations and experiences, music, dreams, and my imagination. My artistic styles can vary between abstraction, surrealism, and realism; many of my artworks merge elements from each into the finished composition.